Medical Assistant

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 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 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 Sign-On Bonus Available (Ask your Talent Acquisition Advisor about eligibility.) Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 7am to 5pm Provide direct patient care in a busy outpatient clinic, including patient rooming, obtaining vital signs, documenting medical histories, and supporting efficient patient flow Perform clinical duties such as manual blood pressure readings, pulse oximetry, EKG placement, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and administering vaccines, injections, and medications as directed Support patient care coordination through medication reconciliation, referrals, prior authorizations, prescription refill requests, and other follow-up activities Utilize the electronic medical record (EMR) to accurately document patient information and maintain continuity of care Communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and healthcare team members while delivering exceptional customer service Demonstrate strong critical thinking, organizational, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced clinical environment Medical Assistant experience required; outpatient clinic experience preferred Proficiency in manual vital signs, EKG placement, and phlebotomy preferred Must maintain a personal stethoscope and a commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care 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 the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org .