Certified Medical Assistant - Toledo Hospital - Parent Instruction

ProMedica Monroe Physicians; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ProMedica Monroe Physicians in Toledo is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to work directly with patients and providers, delivering clinical excellence and an enhanced patient experience.

You will take vital signs, perform tests, and prepare patients for visits while following clinical protocols and regulatory requirements. Strong communication with the health care team and leadership in MA and Patient Service Coordinator teams are essential.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent; completed MA program or 1 year MA experience.
• Experience in the medical industry or related healthcare roles; continuing education accepted.
• Registration or Certification as Medical Assistant; or active state license as LPN/RN.
• BLS (CPR) required or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor) either at hire or within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Take and document vital signs and perform specialized tests.
• Prepare patients for visits and document accordingly, following clinical protocols.
• Answer patient calls and relay messages to providers or nurses.
• Lead as a resource and role model for Medical Assistants and Patient Service Coordinator teams.

Skills

Patient communication

Clinical protocol adherence

Leadership

Education

High School diploma or equivalent; MA program completion or 1 year MA experience

MA certification/registration or active LPN/RN license

Job description

Location:

Toledo Hospital Department:

Parent Instruction Weekly Hours:

40

Status:

Full time

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Job Summary

As a Certified Medical Assistant at ProMedica, you will work directly with patients and providers to deliver clinical excellence and enhanced patient experience.

You will prepare patients for visits by taking and documenting vital signs, performing specialized tests and preparing schedules. These tasks require following clinical protocols, regulatory requirements and standards.

Communication is key in this role; you will interact with patients, peers and all members of the health care team. You will also apply your clinical knowledge when answering patient phone calls and relaying messages for providers or nurses.

This position also requires leadership skills as you will act as a resource and role model for Medical Assistants and Patient Service Coordinator teams.

The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It should not be considered exhaustive.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School graduate or equivalent. Completion of a recognized MA program at an accredited college or university or worked 1 year as an MA to meet the requirements to become certified.
• Experience in the medical industry, including patient care or non-patient care roles. In lieu of experience, will accept continuing education in a healthcare related area of study.
• Registration or Certification as a Medical Assistant through accredited body required; or active license from applicable state as an LPN/RN.
• BLS (CPR), must present a current BLS course card from the AHA at time of employment, or obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor) at the time of employment or obtain within 1 year of hire.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• 1 year experience in direct patient care.

ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus .

Benefits:

We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It's what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact [e-mail]

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