MA or LPN Float

Franciscan Health; La Fayette (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis Way Medical Building Lafayette and related Lafayette area offices are seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians across ambulatory clinics.

The role includes rooming patients, taking vitals, collecting medical histories, and documenting care in the electronic medical record under RN/Provider supervision. Franciscan Health is a large Midwest Catholic health system offering professional development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of accredited Medical Assisting Program or an Associates in LPN required.
• 5 years Medical Assisting experience in lieu of education.
• BLS through American Heart Association.
• Certification within 6 months of hire is required.
• CMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA certifications recognized.

Responsibilities

• Support providers and staff in coordinating patient care.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate referrals.
• Enter information into the EMR and document care.
• Room patients, take vitals, and document medical history.
• Administer vaccines, injections, and medications under supervision.
• Assist with phlebotomy and point-of-care testing.

Skills

Taking vitals

EMR data entry

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assisting Program or Associates in LPN

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

St. Francis Way Medical Building Lafayette
3900 St Francis Way Lafayette, Indiana 47905

At Franciscan, our Medical Assistants are critical for supporting a variety of clinical duties for multiple ambulatory clinics. This role assists providers and staff in coordinating patient care, scheduling appointments, executing physician orders for lab testing, entering information in electronic medical record system, and functions as a liaison between patients, coworkers, and providers.

WHO WE ARE

Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients. With 11 hospital ministries, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care. Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Sign on Bonus Available (Ask your Talent Acquisition Advisor if eligible for Sign-On Bonus)
• Monday - Friday No Weekends / No Holidays
• Position does float to regional offices in Lafayette and occasionally Crawfordsville and Rensselaer.
• Enjoy work life balance with consistent day shift schedule and observed holidays off work
• Professional development opportunities
• Enhanced benefits package with a pay structure to reward experience and expertise
• Provide a more personal approach to direct patient care in a variety of outpatient settings, which may include: rooming patients, taking vitals, obtaining a comprehensive medical history, document care of patient via electronic medical record, administering vaccines, injections, and medications, phlebotomy, point of care testing and medication reconciliation under the supervision of RN/Provider.
• Gather requirements from internal and external customers and provide information via phone, electronic messaging and in person.
• Initiate and follow through on prior authorizations, referrals, and process sample medications, prescriptions, and refills as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required High School Diploma/GED
• Required completion of accredited Medical Assisting Program or Associates in LPN Required
• 5 years Medical Assisting experience in lieu of education
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Required certification within 6 months of hire
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or
• Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) or
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants or
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcare Association (NHA)

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Never or Rarely

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.