Certified Medical Assistant

ovphealthcare; Proctorville (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

OVP HEALTH CARE in Ohio is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide patient care and support the medical provider with routine duties in an outpatient setting.

The role includes assisting with patient visits, maintaining safety and a therapeutic environment, processing medications, and handling prior authorizations and referrals. EKG and PFT testing support is included, with additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from an accredited medical assisting program.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant in OH/WV/KY required or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of medical experience.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs and assists the medical provider during visits.
• Maintains safe environment by identifying and reporting hazards.
• Supports resource distribution to maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Maintains positive interpersonal relations with patients and staff.
• Supports medical practice through ongoing professional growth.
• Uses judgment to meet patient medical needs.
• Assists with calling in medications for family practice patients.
• Maintains prior authorizations and referrals for services.
• Assists with EKG and PFT testing in the office.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CMA

CPR

Education

High School Diploma

Graduate from medical assisting program

Certified Medical Assistant in OH/WV/KY

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

The Certified Medical Assistant provides patient care and assists the medical provider in any necessary duties or responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assesses the full scope of patient needs and assist medical provider when meeting with the patient.


• Provides a safe environment for patients and employees through identifying/correcting/reporting health and safety hazards.


• Cooperates with distribution of resources to maintain a therapeutic environment.


• Maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors and co-workers.


• Accountable for medical practice through planned and continuous professional growth and development.


• Uses knowledge and judgement needed to meet the medical needs of patient.


• Assist with calling in medications for family practice patients.


• Maintains Prior Authorizations and Referrals for medical services.


• Assists with EKG and PFT testing within the office.


• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma.


• Graduate from an accredited medical assisting program.


• Certified as a Medical Assistant in Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky.


• Minimum 1 year medical experience.


• CPR Preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands described are representative of those that must be routinely met by and employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials duties.

• Ability to lift minimum 25 pounds.


• Ability to perform job responsibilities in a facility with multiple levels and without elevator or mechanical transportation.


• Operates a computer and keyboard.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in an outpatient facility environment.

EEO STATEMENT

OVP HEALTH CARE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, OVP HEALTH CARE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

OVP HEALTH CARE expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper inference with the ability of OVP HEALTH CARE employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.