Credentialed Medical Assistant- Gastroenterology Assoc.

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth (OH); Presencial; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive pay with quarterly market 

Tuition and certification assistance

Life insurance and disability coverage

Paid Time Off and benefits

Resumo da oferta

Southern Ohio Medical Center is seeking a Credentialed Medical Assistant for the Gastroenterology Associates department. The role is full-time and on-site in Portsmouth, OH. You will assist clinicians with patient examinations, document vitals and medical history, and manage orders and prescriptions.

Requires CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/AMCA credentials and BLS within 90 days. Excellent coordination and patient communication are essential for high-quality care.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Credentialed Medical Assistant licensure (CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/AMCA) required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire required.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the provider with patient exams, procedures and venipuncture.
• Collect and document patient vitals and medical history.
• Handle prescriptions to pharmacies and coordinate with scheduling and referrals.

Conhecimentos

Venipuncture

Patient education

Formação académica

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Credentialed Medical Assistant- Gastroenterology Assoc.

Job Category: Allied Health-Support

Requisition Number: CREDE004042

• Posted : October 14, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Portsmouth, OH 45662, USA

Description

Department: Gastroenterology Associates
Shift/schedule: Full time (40 hrs/wk)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Office Manager, Office Supervisor, and/or Family Health Center Manager. The Credentialed Medical Assistant's primary job function is to provide assistance to the provider with patient exams. Collects data on patient vitals, documents patient medical history and current complaints, phones/electronically sends prescriptions to pharmacies, operates various medical equipment, and may perform patient education. Also, orders all medical supplies. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required

Licensure:

• Credentialed Medical Assistant - CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, AMCA required.
• BLS within 90 days of hire required

Experience:

• Minimum one month of on the job training preferred.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Makes phone calls for patient referrals and prescription requests and documents into the patients’ charts.

2. Assists the provider with patient examinations, procedures, venipuncture, and other diagnostic testing.

3. Collects and documents patient vitals, chief complaints, pain assessment, and past medical history.

5. Ensures that clinical supplies are properly stocked.

6. Reviews charts for next day’s appointments and pulls lab results, etc. as necessary.

7. Logs and updates medication lists for patients.

8. Assists with answering phones, scheduling appointments and scanning.

9. Works with Surgery Department and Central Scheduling on scheduling procedures.

10. Contacts insurance companies to obtain necessary Authorization/Precertification.

11. Manages the care of the patient in collaboration with other members of the health care team in order to meet the health care needs of the patient.

12. Performs pre-cleaning, decontamination, and transports instruments that have been used on patients appropriately.

13. Cross-trained to perform MOA duties.

14. Floats to other Medical Care Foundation offices as needed.

15. Follows vaccine and medication management policy

17. Reviews and handles ERX request with providers direction. Handles "failed" and "error" electronic prescriptions.

18. Follows medical record documentation procedure as detailed in the MCF Documentation Assistant policy.

19. Assists the provider in navigating the medical record.

20. Present during the provider’s performance of a clinical service and documents (on behalf of the provider) everything said during the course of the service.

21. Performs other duties as assigned.

Why SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for You

At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.

• Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
• Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
• Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage*
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts*
• Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
• Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
• Life insurance and disability coverage*
• Tuition and certification assistance
• Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
• Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
• And many other benefit offerings!

*Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees

Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

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