Full-Time

Medical Assistant Float-1.0 FTE

Posted on 2/28/2025

Franciscan Health

Franciscan Health

1,001-5,000 employees

Healthcare

Entry, Junior

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Merrillville, IN, USA

Position requires travel to regional offices in Schererville and Crown Point.

Category
Nursing & Allied Health Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Requirements
  • High School Diploma/GED - Required
  • Certificate or Associates Degree in Medical Assisting- Required
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA; RMA; NCMA; CCMA) - Required within 6 months of hire
Responsibilities
  • Provide 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.
Desired Qualifications
  • 1-year Medical Assisting- Preferred

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$1.6M

Headquarters

Indianapolis, Indiana

Founded

1974

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What believers are saying

  • Expansion into new facilities like St. John medical building enhances service reach.
  • Telehealth expansion can capitalize on increasing demand for remote healthcare.
  • AI in diagnostics can improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

What critics are saying

  • Closure of ExpressCare in Chesterton may reduce patient access and revenue.
  • New facility expansions could strain financial resources if not managed well.
  • Produce prescription program may divert resources from other critical areas.

What makes Franciscan Health unique

  • Franciscan Health offers unique produce prescriptions for chronic condition patients.
  • Achieved Platinum Level status for smoking cessation with Quit Now Indiana.
  • Centralized purchased services for education, providing significant cost savings.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Company News

WISH-TV
Feb 14th, 2025
Fresh Start Market offers produce prescriptions for chronic condition patients

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - Franciscan Health is teaming up with the Indy Hunger Network to create a new prescription program for people dealing with chronic conditions.

NWI Times
Jan 2nd, 2025
Franciscan Health closes ExpressCare in Chesterton but leaves emergency department open

Franciscan Health closes expresscare in Chesterton but leaves emergency department open.

JHConline
Dec 12th, 2024
Centralizing purchased services like continuing education provides savings

Franciscan Health, an Indiana-based nonprofit Catholic health system, partnered with HPC International eight years ago to oversee and implement savings strategies within their education spend category.

NWI Life
Dec 11th, 2024
Franciscan Health achieves Platinum Level status from Quit Now Indiana for smoking cessation

Franciscan Health recently was recognized for achieving Quit Now Indiana Champion Platinum Level status for smoking cessation.

Inside Indiana Business
Nov 5th, 2024
Franciscan begins work on St. John medical building

ST. JOHN, Ind. - Mishawaka-based Franciscan Health broke ground Monday on a new medical office building in St. John that will house urgent and primary care, specialty physician offices and testing and laboratory services.