LPN or Medical Assistant - Cardiology - 4000 Miamisburg Centerville Road - Miamisburg - FT / Days

Kettering Medical Center; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care system in Ohio seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care under supervision. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, maintaining medical records, and assisting patients. Candidates must have a certification from an accredited program, BLS certification, and preferably some experience in a medical setting.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus: Up to $3,000

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited program in Medical Assisting or Medical Office Management.
• BLS certification required.
• Six months experience as a Medical Assistant or relevant graduation.

Responsibilities

• Assists in patient care and medical office functions under supervision.
• Takes vital signs and assists in lab procedures.
• Keeps medical records and ensures rooms are stocked.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Medical Office Knowledge

Computer Literacy

Education

Certificate or degree in Medical Assisting

BLS certification

Job description

Sign-on Bonus! Up to $3,000 available to eligible applicants

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Kettering Physician Network

+ Our elite medical group employs more than 700 providers, including physicians and advanced practice providers, throughout the Greater Dayton and Cincinnati areas.

+ Our patients have access to a multidisciplinary professional team to meet all their healthcare needs. From primary care to brain and spine surgery, we provide an extensive range of specialties and expertise, in over 200 locations and ten counties.

+ Working collaboratively across specialties, we offer patients a team-based model of care in which the patient is the most important member of the healthcare team.

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the physician, APP and registered nurse:

+ Assists in providing care and performing office functions.

+ Give instructions to patients as instructed by doctor/nurse.

+ Takes blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration.

+ Assists patients any time need is apparent or as directed by the nurse or physician(s).

+ Assists with any procedures that have been taught through formal training or by licensed nurse or physician(s).

+ Assists in lab procedures under the supervision of physician(s) and nurse and for which training has been given.

+ Keeps medical records in accordance to procedures and forms.

+ Follows principles of medical ethics for medical assistant.

+ Keep rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies.

+ May be requested to substitute for other office personnel and conduct responsibilities of receptionist/front desk.

+ Any other assigned duties by physician(s), nurses or manager.

Qualifications:

Education Requirements:

+ Completion of an accredited program that meets nationally accepted standards-certificate or degree in Medical Assisting or Medical Office Management.

+ BLS certification

+ If employee’s practice has issued AED, the employee is required to obtain and maintain current BLS certification.

+ Must either have six months of experience as a Medical Assistant, OR, have graduated from an accredited MA or Medical Office Management program that meets nationally accepted standards.

+ Within one year from date of hire, continued employment will require successful attainment and retention of CCMA, CMA (AAMA) or NCMA certification or RMA plus documented completion of a Medical Assisting program through an accredited institution of higher learning.

Skills/Others

+ Previous experience in a medical environment preferred

+ Office practice knowledge required to include examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures, medical equipment and instruments, common safety hazards and precautions, confidentiality/discretion

+ Patient, courteous and tactful

+ Ability to communicate and relate well with office staff, ancillary departments and the public

+ Ability to follow direction, accept orders and perform repetitive tasks

+ Computer literate word processing, email, experience in electronic medical records preferred

+ Perform patient screening using established protocols

Requisition Number: 2023-45111

Shift: First Shift

Name: 790990 - CARDIO KHMB

External Company URL: http://www.ketteringhealth.org/

Street: 4000 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd

FTE: 80 Hours Per Pay Period/FTE 1.0