Credentialed Med Asst/LPN- Primary Care

Kettering Health; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health is seeking qualified Medical Assistants and LPNs for its Miamisburg practice. The role supports clinical and administrative tasks, assists providers during examinations, and manages patient intake and vital signs. Cross-training may occur to improve workflow and coverage.

Certification or licensure is required (MA credentials or LPN license). An internal KHMG MA program may lead to certification within 15 months.

Qualifications

• Must have current MA certification/registration or complete KHMG MA program with certification within 15 months of hire.
• LPN license required.
• Non-certified/registered MAs may be restricted from administering medications and entering Epic orders until credentials are verified.

Responsibilities

• Assist and deliver patient care duties and provide administrative support in the practice.
• Aid the provider in examination and treatment of patients.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information in charts.

Skills

Clinical experience

EMR proficiency

Patient interaction

Education

MA certification (CCMA/CMA/NCMA/RMA)

LPN license

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Job Details

Physician Office | Miamisburg | Full-Time | First Shift

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 delivery of patient care.

MA/CMA: Current Medical Assistant certification/registration as CCMA, CMA (AAMA), NCMA, RMA (through AMT) or completion of KHMG Medical Assistant Training Program or MA program through an accredited institution of higher learning and successful attainment of certification/registration within 15 months of hire.

LPN: Graduate of accredited LPN program (or equivalent) with current Ohio license.

Required

Medical assistants who are not certified or registered at the time of hire will be restricted from administering medication and entering Epic orders until the required credentials are obtained and verified. Examples of medical assistants who are not certified/registered:

• MA with on the job training only


• MA who has completed an accredited program but has not passed the certification exam


• MA who has a lapsed/expired certification


• STNAs or CNAs with at least 6 months of direct patient care experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-year clinical experience in a medical/physician office setting 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.


• Experience with use of electronic medical records preferred.

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.