Credentialed Med Asst/LPN-Primary Care

Kettering Health; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health in Troy, Ohio, is seeking a Full-Time Medical Assistant for our Physician Office. This role involves delivering patient care duties, assisting in examinations, and providing administrative support.

The ideal candidate will have a Medical Assistant certification or be enrolled in a program, alongside a strong commitment to patient care and safety. Join us in our mission to promote health and provide exceptional care through an integrated healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Must have Medical Assistant certification within 15 months of hire.
• Graduate of an accredited LPN program with a current Ohio license.
• Experience in a medical office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support under supervision.
• Document patient information and prepare examination rooms.
• Assist providers in treatment and examination of patients.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs measurement

Medical recordkeeping

Medication administration

Education

Current Medical Assistant certification/registration

LPN from an accredited program

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Job Details

Physician Office | Troy | 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.