Medical Assistant Physician Practice

Job description

Franciscan Health Michigan City Campus
3500 Franciscan Way Michigan City, Indiana 46360
The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of clinical duties for multiple ambulatory clinics. The Medical Assistant provides professional standard care procedures such as recording vitals, updating patient medical history, administering vaccines and immunizations, and preparing patients for examination under the supervision of the provider. This position assists providers and staff in coordinating patient care, scheduling appointments, executing physician orders for lab testing, durable medical equipment, referrals, and other appointment follow up details, entering information in electronic medical record systems, 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 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 EXPECT
• Hours/days: Monday-Friday, 730a-430p
• Need to have some OBGYN clinical experience.
• Prepare examination and treatment areas.
• Document care of patients via electronic medical record.
• Collect, complete and process lab specimens and required paperwork.
• Prepare, administer medications and immunizations, under the supervision of RN/Provider.
• Process sample medications, prescriptions, and refills as directed.
• Provide patient education.
• Assist provider with screening and follow-up with patient test results.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Required High School Diploma/GED
• Required Program Medical Assisting
• Required Program In lieu of program, 5 years of medical assistant experience
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
• 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, 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)

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 the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org .