Medical Assistant II Physician Practice

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Franciscan Health Munster Campus is seeking a Medical Assistant to support four providers in a collaborative oncology clinic. You will assist with patient rooming, vital signs, and EMR documentation, while coordinating care and ensuring exceptional service.

The ideal candidate will have a Medical Assisting program or 5 years MA experience, BLS within 90 days, and relevant certifications within 6 months of hire. Sign-on bonus is available; schedule includes weekdays with no weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have direct patient care experience in ambulatory settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers and staff in coordinating patient care.
• Schedule appointments and process physician orders for labs.
• Enter information into the electronic medical record system.
• Act as liaison between patients, coworkers and providers.
• Room patients, obtain vital signs and medical histories, document in EMR.
• Perform phlebotomy, point‑of‑care testing, and administer vaccines/injections under supervision.
• Coordinate prior authorizations, referrals, and refill requests.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assisting Program

BLS within 90 days

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 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. 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.)
• Schedule: Monday & Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Thursday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, and Friday 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM; no weekends or holidays
• Support four providers in a collaborative oncology clinic focused on delivering exceptional patient care and service
• 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.