Medical Assistant II Physician Practice

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Dyer (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant for a busy Rheumatology Clinic in Dyer, Indiana. The role supports providers with rooming patients, vitals, documentation in the EMR, and phlebotomy under supervision.

The position offers a 40-hour week with a sign-on bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits. The candidate must have a Medical Assisting program or 5 years MA experience, plus BLS and MA certification eligibility within 6 months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Completion of Medical Assisting program or 5 years MA experience.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• MA certification eligibility within 6 months (RMA/CMA/others).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in outpatient setting (rooming, vitals, histories).
• Document in EMR and perform medication reconciliation.
• Phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, vaccines, injections under supervision.
• Coordinate patient care activities (prior authorizations, referrals, prescriptions).
• Deliver excellent customer service and effective communication with patients and staff.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Phlebotomy

Vaccines administration

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assisting program

BLS certification (AHA)

MA certification eligibility within 6 months

Job description

Dyer Main Street Medical Building

919 Main St Dyer, Indiana 46311

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 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.)
• Busy Rheumatology Clinic
• Schedule is 40 hours per week
• Clinic hours are Monday through Thursday 7:00 AM to 4:30PM, Friday 8AM to 4PM
• Provide direct patient care in an outpatient setting, including rooming patients, obtaining vital signs and medical histories, documenting in the electronic medical record, medication reconciliation, phlebotomy, point‑of‑care testing, and administering vaccines, injections, and medications under the supervision of an RN or Provider
• Deliver outstanding customer service and communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and internal and external customers via phone, electronic messaging, and in person
• Coordinate patient care activities, including prior authorizations, referrals, sample medications, prescriptions, and refill requests as directed
• Utilize strong critical thinking, organizational, and communication skills to support providers and ensure continuity of care
• Professional development opportunities and an enhanced benefits package with a compensation structure that rewards experience and expertise

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.