Medical Assistant-Cardio-1.0 FTE

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Munster (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health Munster Campus in Munster, IN is seeking a Medical Assistant to support outpatient clinics, room patients, and document vitals and histories. You will coordinate care and assist with physician orders, using our EMR to maintain accurate records and ensure smooth patient flow.

The role requires MA certification within 6 months (CMA, RMA, NRCMA, NCMA, CCMA or NPS/NH A variants) or equivalent, and BLS within 90 days of hire, plus outpatient clinic experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant experience required; outpatient clinic experience preferred.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• For an MA, certification within 6 months: CMA, RMA, NRCMA, NCMA, CCMA, or NHA/NCCT/NPS variants.
• Must maintain a personal stethoscope and provide compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a busy outpatient clinic.
• Room patients, obtain vital signs, document medical histories and support patient flow.
• Support care coordination: referrals, prior authorizations, prescription replenishments, and follow-up.
• Utilize EMR to document patient information and maintain continuity of care.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG placement

Phlebotomy

Vaccinations

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assisting Program

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Franciscan Health Munster Campus

701 Superior Ave Munster, Indiana 46321

At Franciscan, our Medical Assistants are critical for supporting a variety of clinical duties for multiple 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 valuesof 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 our260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Sign-On Bonus Available (Ask your Talent Acquisition Advisor about eligibility.)
• Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 7am to 5pm
• Provide direct patient care in a busy outpatient clinic, including patient rooming, obtaining vital signs, documenting medical histories, and supporting efficient patient flow
• Perform clinical duties such as manual blood pressure readings, pulse oximetry, EKG placement, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and administering vaccines, injections, and medications as directed
• Support patient care coordination through medication reconciliation, referrals, prior authorizations, prescription refill requests, and other follow-up activities
• Utilize the electronic medical record (EMR) to accurately document patient information and maintain continuity of care
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and healthcare team members while delivering exceptional customer service
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking, organizational, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Medical Assistant experience required; outpatient clinic experience preferred
• Proficiency in manual vital signs, EKG placement, and phlebotomy preferred
• Must maintain a personal stethoscope and a commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required High School Diploma/GED
• Required Program Medical Assisting
• In lieu of program, 5 years of medical assistant experience-Required
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association- within 90 days of hire
• For an MA, you must have one of the following certifications within 6 months of hire: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Allied Health or 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 Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) – National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) – National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) – National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Performance Specialists (NPS)

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 thebenefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.