Certified Medical Assistant - Prior Authorizations

Ascension; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a leading healthcare provider dedicated to serving all individuals, regardless of background. This role offers the chance to assist in patient care, ensuring a positive experience for those seeking treatment. You'll be part of a mission-driven organization that values community service and personal growth. With a commitment to excellence in healthcare, your contributions will help shape a healthier future for the community. Embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while developing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Medical Assistant certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient examination and treatment under provider supervision.
• Perform basic clerical duties and maintain treatment rooms.

Skills

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Critical thinking skills

Experience with prior authorizations

Experience with Cover My Meds

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Prior Authorizations
• Schedule:Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30 (alternate schedules may be available, if needed)
• Facility: Joshua Max Simon Primary Care Center
• Location:Indianapolis, IN

Joshua Max Simon Primary Care CenterWorking at the Primary Care Center, you become a part of something very special. Providing care to all individuals, regardless of wealth, vulnerability, immigration or refugee status, is immensely gratifying. In this work, you will be joining others with a similar mission and vision, including the opportunity to volunteer in the community.

What You Will Do

Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider (Physician or Advanced Practice Provider).

• Assist with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse. Perform select clinical duties.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients' charts. Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Perform basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
• Perform basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies. Assist with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• May document the provider's encounter with patients. List all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider. Transcribe patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Medical Assistant specializing in Registered obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Certified Medical Assistant obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences

Computer literacy/typing skills, organizational; skills, critical thinking skills

Experience with prior authorizations and experience with Cover My Meds a plus

Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.