Medical Assistant/LPN - Orthopedics - 840 NW Washington Blvd. - Hamilton - FT

Kettering Health Network; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join their team. This role involves supporting patient care and administrative tasks within a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will possess relevant certifications and demonstrate strong communication skills. The organization is committed to high-quality care, providing a supportive atmosphere where employees can thrive. If you are passionate about healthcare and want to make a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Certification as MA/CMA or LPN required for continued employment.
• 1 year of clinical experience preferred in a medical office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment of patients under provider supervision.
• Prepare treatment rooms and record patient information.

Skills

Basic Life Support certification

Communication skills

Patient care duties

Ability to work under time constraints

Confidentiality

Education

Medical Assisting program

LPN program

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Campus Overview

Kettering Health Medical Group

• Our elite medical group employs more than 700 providers, including physicians and advanced practice providers, throughout the Greater Dayton and Cincinnati areas.
• Our patients have access to a multidisciplinary professional team to meet all their healthcare needs. From primary care to brain and spine surgery, we provide an extensive range of specialties and expertise, in over 200 locations and ten counties.
• Working collaboratively across specialties, we offer patients a team-based model of care in which the patient is the most important member of the healthcare team.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Under the supervision of the provider and/or practice manager, assists and delivers patient care duties, and provides administrative support throughout the practice. This position assists the provider in examination and treatment of patients, performing miscellaneous delegated duties under the direction of the provider. This position also interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information in patients' charts. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. The position will be cross-trained to perform duties to enhance efficiency and continuity of delivery of patient care.

Educational requirements:

• MA/CMA: Within 15 months from the date of hire, continued employment will require successful attainment and retention of one of the following certification/registration CCMA, CMA (AAMA), NCMA, RMA (through AMT) or RMA (through ARMA) plus documented completion of a Medical Assisting program through an accredited institution of higher learning.
• May be hired with six months of experience as a STNA, but are not able to administer medication or enter Epic orders until acceptable credentialed medical assistant certification is obtained.
• LPN: Graduate of accredited LPN program (or equivalent) with current Ohio license.

Job requirements:

• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Ability to communicate and relate well with office staff, ancillary departments, and the public, follow direction, accept orders and perform repetitive tasks, be patient, courteous, and tactful.
• Able to work under time constraints, multi-task, and work autonomously with little direction.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and follow directions.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-year clinical experience in a medical/physician office setting preferred.
• Experience with the use of electronic medical records preferred.
• Practical knowledge in the following areas is preferred: examination process, diagnostic and treatment room procedures, medical equipment and instruments, safety hazards and precautions, confidentiality/discretion.