Oncology/Hematology Medical Assistant

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Franciscan Health’s Medical Assistant Floats support clinical duties across multiple ambulatory clinics. The role assists providers and staff in coordinating patient care, scheduling appointments, carrying out physician orders for laboratory testing, entering information into the electronic medical record, and serving as a liaison among patients, coworkers, and providers.

The position provides direct patient care in outpatient settings. Duties may include rooming patients, taking vital signs, obtaining medical histories, documenting care in the electronic medical record, administering vaccines, injections, and medications, performing phlebotomy and point-of-care testing, and reconciling medications under the supervision of a registered nurse or provider. The Medical Assistant also gathers requirements from internal and external customers and provides information by phone, electronic messaging, and in person. The role initiates and follows through on prior authorizations and referrals, and processes sample medications, prescriptions, and refills as directed.

The position may float to regional offices. The posting describes a consistent day-shift schedule and observed holidays off. Travel is required never or rarely.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a medical assisting program, or five years of medical assistant experience in lieu of the program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
• One of the listed medical assistant credentials: RMA through American Allied Health; CMA through AAMA; RMA through AMT; RMA through the American Registry of Medical Assistants; NRCMA through NAHP; NCMA through NCCT; or CCMA through NHA.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers and staff in coordinating patient care.
• Schedule appointments.
• Execute physician orders for laboratory testing.
• Enter information into the electronic medical record system.
• Serve as a liaison among patients, coworkers, and providers.
• Room patients and take vital signs.
• Obtain comprehensive medical histories and document patient care in the electronic medical record.
• Administer vaccines, injections, and medications; perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and medication reconciliation under RN or provider supervision.
• Gather requirements from internal and external customers and provide information by phone, electronic messaging, and in person.
• Initiate and follow through on prior authorizations and referrals.
• Process sample medications, prescriptions, and refills as directed.
• Float to regional offices as needed.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus may be available; eligibility should be discussed with a Talent Acquisition Advisor.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Enhanced benefits package with a pay structure that rewards experience and expertise.
• Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.
• Consistent day-shift schedule and observed holidays off work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED