Medical Assistant Physician Practice

Medical AssistantAt 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 AREFranciscan Health is a non-profit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana and Illinois. 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 12 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 EXPECTSign on Bonus Available (Ask your Talent Acquisition Advisor if eligible for Sign-On Bonus)Hours/Days: Monday-Friday, 8a-430p working in Michigan City, Valparaiso and possibly ChestertonEnjoy work life balance with consistent day shift schedule and observed holidays off workProfessional development opportunitiesEnhanced benefits package with a pay structure to reward experience and expertiseProvide 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.QUALIFICATIONSRequired High School Diploma/GEDRequired Program Medical AssistingRequired Program In lieu of program, 5 years of medical assistant experience1-year Medical Assisting PreferredBasic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart AssociationRegistered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Allied Health, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants, Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Up to 20%EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERIt 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.