Medical Assistant

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.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 EXPECTSign-on Bonus Available (Ask your Talent Acquisition Advisor about eligibility.)Schedule: Three days a week (days vary) 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMMonday to Friday no weekends or holidaysPrepare examination and treatment areas for patient visitsPrepare patients for examinations, treatments, and proceduresDocument patient care accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR)Collect, process, and submit laboratory specimens and required documentationAdminister medications and immunizations under the supervision of a provider or registered nurseProcess prescriptions, refills, and sample medications as directedEducate patients on treatments, medications, and follow-up care. Assist providers with patient screenings and follow-up on test resultsCoordinate and expedite referrals to other healthcare providers. Manage and route incoming phone callsMonitor medications for proper labeling and expiration datesQUALIFICATIONSRequired High School Diploma/GEDRequired Program Medical AssistingIn lieu of program, 5 years of medical assistant experience-RequiredBasic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association- within 90 days of hireFor 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 RarelyEQUAL 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.Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.