Medical Assistant

Berger Health System; Circleville, Northern (OH, KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Berger Health System in Circleville, Ohio, is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant to support physician-led patient care. The role combines administrative and clinical duties in an ambulatory setting, with EMR documentation, patient preparation, and care coordination.

Hours are 7:30am–4:00pm or 8:00am–4:30pm, 40 hours weekly. Requirements: HS diploma or GED, completed MA training, or equivalent ambulatory experience, BLS, and CCMA certification.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Completion of medical assistant program or 1+ year MA ambulatory experience.
• BLS Certification.
• CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - NCCT or National Healthcareer Association.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates efficient patient flow and prepares patients for visits.
• Performs administrative duties and EMR documentation.
• Maintains and cleans work area and equipment; reports malfunctions.
• Ensures patient care coordination and quality/safety initiatives.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Computer skills

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

MA program completion or equivalent

Tools

EMR (Care Connect EPIC)

Job description

## Medical AssistantApply: MOCVC CIRCLEVILLE PROF: Full time: Posted Today: JR157834**We are more than a health system. We are a belief system.** We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.**Job Description Summary:**This position is responsible for administrative and clinical duties delegated by the physician. The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting physician with patient care in compliance with the Ohio Administrative Code. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, routine clinical and administrative duties as needed to meet the needs of the practice to which it is assigned. The duties of the Medical Assistant vary from office to office based on size and specialty of the practice. The hours for this role are 7:30a-4pm or 8a-4:30pm, depending on schedule. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Credentials, Licenses: High School Graduate or GED Completion of formal education via an accredited Medical Assistant program or High School Career Tech Medical Assistant program, or 1+ years equivalent experience working as a Medical Assistant in an applicable ambulatory setting (Clinical Assessment may be required) or Military Medic training or Paramedic training (EMT-P). BLS Certification**Responsibilities And Duties:**Facilitates efficient and effective patient flow including preparing the patient for the visit and providing specific services as determined by providers in accordance with provider licensure, OH policy and scope of practice. Successful completion of Care Connect EMR documentation skills. Performs necessary administrative duties that assure all information is current and updated. Includes maintenance and monitoring of EMR in basket. Maintains and cleans environment, work area, equipment, and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate dept/unit personnel. Communicates with patients and customers in a respectful and caring manner. Communicates, collaborates, and anticipates the needs of the health care team to ensure continuity and quality of care and coordination of services. Collects and monitors patient data; reports patient data and patient need as directed. Maintains documentation guidelines around patient chargeable items/services. Ensures processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency. Engages in process and quality improvement activities. Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility. Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities. Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. Promotes and advocates for patient quality, safety, and experience initiatives. Acts as a role model. Serves as SME/resource to the dept/unit/practice in areas such as quality, performance improvement, and EMR (i.e., EPIC Super User). Has oversight of efficient and effective patient flow including preparing the patient for the visit/admission and providing specific services and education as determined by the providers in accordance with licensure and policy. Leads and supports development of standard work and develops necessary customizations. Functions as a clinical preceptor and is responsible for training new staff. Is compliant with scope of practice. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time**Minimum Qualifications:**High School or GED (Required)CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association**Additional Job Description:**Education, Credentials, Licenses:* High School Graduate or GED* Completion of formal education via an accredited Medical Assistant program or High School Career Tech Medical Assistant program, or 1+ years equivalent experience working as a Medical Assistant in an applicable ambulatory setting (Clinical Assessment may be required) or Military Medic training or Paramedic training (EMT-P).* BLS CertificationSpecialized Knowledge: • Math • Computer skills • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Kind and Length of Experience:* 1-3 years equivalent experience working as an MA in an ambulatory setting**Work Shift:**Day**Scheduled Weekly Hours :**40**Department**HVP Circleville