Medical Assistant PACE
Job Description
High quality health care doesn’t just happen. It requires the assistance of an asset who can follow the directions of a doctor or RN while also making the patient feel comfortable. The ability to give the same level of attention and detail to each and every patient. At Franciscan, our Medical Assistants are those valuable assets.
WHO WE ARE
Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
The PACE program’s vision statement is to provide unmatched, individualized, and joyful care through teamwork that is worthy of praise so that seniors experience the best quality-of-life in their communities. PACE offers seniors and their families the care, nutrition, rehabilitation, transportation, and supportive services they need to remain healthy so that they can live in their own home. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Practice Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
No Weekends, Evenings, or Holidays
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
High School Diploma/GED- Required
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) American Heart Association- Required
Medical Assisting Program- Required
In Lieu of Program, 5 Years of Medical Assistant Experience- Required
Certification from one of the 7 Associations below- Required
Registered 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 of 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:
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.