Certified or Registered Medical Assistant

TriHealth; Mariemont (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

TriHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant or LPN for their Primary Care facility. This role involves providing direct patient care, coordinating with care providers, and ensuring patient satisfaction through effective communication. Candidates must be certified and have strong clinical and customer service skills. A sign-on bonus of up to $2,500 is offered for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved technical program in Healthcare.
• Must maintain certification and CPR status.
• Preferred experience in a physician practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a primary care office.
• Assist in managing transitions of care.
• Participate in process improvements and patient communication.

Skills

Clinical care

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Certification as a Medical Assistant

Tools

EMR systems

Practice management software

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JOB DESCRIPTION

This position provides both direct patient care in a primary care office and works with care delivery providers to identify gaps in care, contacts patients to schedule required care, and provides referral follow up. The Medical Home Medical Assistant provides pre-visit planning for the practice's patient panel, coordinates messages through electronic portals, and assists in managing transitions of care. The Medical Home Medical Assistant will act as a clinical liaison to the physician care plan and actively communicate with patients. The MA participates in process improvements, is knowledgeable of clinical goals and outcomes including patient satisfaction and engagement. Other job-related duties may be assigned to meet the needs of the department. Must be certified or registered medical assistant and have strong skills in clinical care, customer service, communication, and teamwork. This role understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values, and management of TriHealth Physician Practices.

Job Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position provides both direct patient care in a primary care office and works with care delivery providers to identify gaps in care, contacts patients to schedule required care, and provides referral follow up. The Medical Home Medical Assistant provides pre-visit planning for the practice's patient panel, coordinates messages through electronic portals, and assists in managing transitions of care. The Medical Home Medical Assistant will act as a clinical liaison to the physician care plan and actively communicate with patients. The MA participates in process improvements, is knowledgeable of clinical goals and outcomes including patient satisfaction and engagement. Other job-related duties may be assigned to meet the needs of the department. Must be certified or registered medical assistant and have strong skills in clinical care, customer service, communication, and teamwork. This role understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values, and management of TriHealth Physician Practices.

This role includes a sign on bonus up to $2,500. This role includes a rotating weekend schedule.

Job Requirements

Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program in Healthcare; Healthcare clinical experience preferred physician practice or related field

Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree

Must be certified or registered medical assistant

Must maintain this certification and registration status Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), through AMT, NCCT, or NHA, or certified Medical Assistant (CAN) by AAMA, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Medical office flow, especially the clerical/front office tasks

Ability to make quick decisions based on well thought out consequences/results

Knowledge of EMR, practice management software and medical coding/billing strongly encouraged

Job Responsibilities

Demonstrates proficiency in the rooming process for adult and/or pediatric primary care including: clinical procedures, immunizations, venipuncture, point of care testing, among others. Follows protocols and policies for scheduling, clinical procedures and appropriate use of medical equipment. Provides accurate/complete documentation of clinical calls and patient rooming info as well as order entry, pending prescriptions, noting current pharmacy, and enter edit workflows to result orders. Addresses patient messages (phone, mychart) in a timely manner and escalates patient issues as appropriate. Demonstrates clinical competency upon completion of orientation and annually.

Maintains knowledge of population health, and embraces the philosophies of wellness, prevention and chronic disease management. Participates in tactics to close gaps in care. This includes pre-visit planning, participation in daily huddles, and informing physicians of any potential barriers to care identified.

Has proficient understanding of the adult and/or pediatric preventative medicine schedule, which includes age-based wellness checks, appropriate vitals and labs, immunizations to administer, screening tools, and patient education to care for all patients we serve. Can identify and communicate with providers regarding patient wellness, chronic diseases, utilization, and care gaps. Attends continued education training and education such as Lunch and Learns and other opportunities.

Participates in the longitudinal care continuum of patients. This includes collaborating with wrap-around services such as behavioral health, complex care nursing, social workers, community health workers, among others. Provides basic community resources to patients with social determinants of health. Supports and provides education and patient coaching of both wellness and chronic disease management.

Other Job-Related Information

Demonstrates knowledge in area of practice such as: Age related competencies and care of various populations. Understanding best practices in preventative care, chronic disease management and utilization across the continuum of care ("population health").

Working Conditions

Climbing - Occasionally

Concentrating - Consistently

Hearing: Conversation - Frequently

Interpersonal Communication - Consistently

Kneeling - Occasionally

Lifting <10 Lbs - Consistently

Lifting 50+ Lbs - Occasionally

Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Rarely

Pulling - Occasionally

Pushing - Occasionally

Reaching - Consistently

Reading - Consistently

Sitting - Consistently

Standing - Frequently

Stooping - Occasionally

Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently

Use of Hands - Consistently

Color Vision - Consistently

Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, We Believe There Is No Responsibility More Important Than To SERVE Our Patients, Our Communities, And Our Fellow Team Members. To Achieve Our Vision And Mission, ALL TriHealth Team Members Are Expected To Demonstrate And Live The Following

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
  
  

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service
  
  

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
  
  

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
  
  

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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