Medical Assistant/LPN - Primary Care - 415 Byers Road - Miamisburg - FT

Kettering Health Network; Greater Madawaska; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support patient care and administrative tasks. In this role, you will assist providers in examinations, prepare treatment rooms, and ensure patient information is accurately recorded. Ideal candidates will have a background in medical assisting or LPN programs, along with strong communication skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Join a team committed to transforming healthcare experiences and making a difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Successful attainment of medical assistant certification required within 15 months.
• Graduate of an accredited LPN program with a current Ohio license.

Responsibilities

• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under provider supervision.
• Prepares treatment rooms and records patient information.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Life Support Certification

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

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 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 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 an STNA, but are not able to administer medication or enter Epic orders until acceptable credentialed medical assistant certification is obtained.

• LPN: Graduate of an accredited LPN program (or equivalent) with a 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 directions, accept orders, and perform repetitive tasks. Must be patient, courteous, and tactful.
• Able to work under time constraints, multi-task, and work autonomously with little supervision.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and follow directions.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-year clinical experience in a medical/physician office setting preferred.
• Experience with use of electronic medical records preferred.