Medical Assistant

Equitas Health; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Vision

Health

401k

Sick time

Job summary

Equitas Health in Dayton, OH, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the clinical team by completing clinical and administrative tasks under the direction of the nurse or provider.

The role requires CPR/BLS certification, completion of a Medical Assistant Program, and experience with electronic health records. Epic experience is preferred; Saturday work may be required.

Qualifications

• One year or greater experience as a Medical Assistant required or 120 hours of clinical/externship experience.
• Experience working in electronic health records required. Epic experience preferred.
• Ability to work Saturdays.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills required.
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have sensitivity to, interest in and competence in cultural differences, HIV/AIDS, minority health, Gender Affirming Care, sexual practices, chemical dependency and a demonstrated competence in working with persons of color, and gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender community.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vitals, and update basic health information in the EHR.
• Review and complete daily tasks such as answering phones, completing prior authorizations, and handling medical records requests as requested by Leadership.
• Administer injections (IM, Subcutaneous, or ID) as ordered and log all medications.
• Prepare exam rooms for patient visits by sterilizing and restocking supplies.
• Assist provider with procedures as indicated.
• Document all care provided and interactions with patients in the EHR.
• Process referrals for specialty care and follow-up to ensure quality care.
• Provide follow-up phone calls to clients or other professionals as needed.
• Adhere to Corporate Compliance Standards and policies.
• Participate in agency meetings as requested by Leadership.
• Demonstrate positive regard to clients and maintain exceptional customer service.
• Contribute to a positive work environment with diversity respect.

Skills

Medical Assistant

EHR experience

CPR/BLS certification

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Medical Assistant Program

CPR/BLS certification

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Office

Job description

Established in 1984, Equitas Health is a regional not-for-profit community-based healthcare system and federally qualified community health center look-alike. Its expanded mission has made it one of the nation’s largest HIV/AIDS, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) healthcare organizations. With 22 offices in 12 cities, it serves more than 67,000 individuals in Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia each year through its diverse healthcare and social service delivery system focused around: primary and specialized medical care, retail pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, HIV/STI prevention, advocacy, and community health initiatives

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

Established in 1984, Equitas Health is a regional not-for-profit community-based healthcare system and federally qualified community health center look-alike. Its expanded mission has made it one of the nation’s largest HIV/AIDS, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) healthcare organizations. With 22 offices in 12 cities, it serves more than 67,000 individuals in Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia each year through its diverse healthcare and social service delivery system focused around: primary and specialized medical care, retail pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, HIV/STI prevention, advocacy, and community health initiatives

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Medical Assistant supports the clinical team by completing clinical and administrative tasks related to patient care at the direction of the nurse (RN/LPN) or provider (MD/DO/NP/PA/Psych/Clinical Pharmacist).

Hourly Pay Range :$18.13hr- $21.78

BENEFITS:

• PTO
• Vision
• Health
• 401k
• Sick time

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, traveling, driving or having reliable transportation; written communication; utilizing a computer for typing and patient care; attending meetings.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Roompatients,obtain vitals, and update basic health information in electronic health record (EHR).

Review and complete daily tasks such as answering phones, completing prior authorizations, and handling medical records requests as requested by Leadership.

Administer injections (intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal) as ordered and log all medications administered inappropriate logsand trackers.

Prepare exam rooms for patient visits by sterilizing and cleaning surfaces, and restocking supplies.

Assistprovider with procedures asindicated.

Document all care provided and interactions with patients in the EHR.

Process patient referrals for specialty care and follow-up, as needed, to ensure quality specialty care was provided.

Providefollow upphone calls to clients or other professionals as needed.

Adhere to the Equitas Health Care Corporate Compliance Standards of Conduct and all related policies and procedures.

Participate in other agency meetings as requested by Leadership.

Demonstrate unconditional positive regard to clients and conduct all aspects of job responsibilities with a focus on exceptional customer service.

Contribute to a positive work environment bydemonstratingunconditional positive regard to all Equitas Health employees, interns, etc. with an understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity.

Conduct special projects and perform any other related duties as assigned by Leadership

Anticipate the customers’ needs and take proactive steps to meet those needs by listening and taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved.

Assure a clean, orderly, and functional work environment

Is an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing toassistothers

Manage difficult or conflict situations constructively and seekappropriate assistance

Act as a resource and mentor to new employees, students, and other team members

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/LICENSURE:

• Completion of Medical Assistant Program
• MA certification preferred
• Current certification in CPR/BLS.
• High school diploma or GED is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

One year or greater experience as a Medical Assistant required or 120 hours of completed clinical/externship experience through Medical Assistant Program

Experience working in electronic health recordsrequired. Epic experience preferred.

Ability to work Saturdays.

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skillsrequired

Exemplarywritten and verbal communication skills.

Must have sensitivity to, interest in and competence in cultural differences, HIV/AIDS, minority health, Gender Affording Care, sexualpractices, chemicaldependencyand a demonstrated competence in working with persons of color, and gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender community.

Proficiencyin all Microsoft Office applications and other computer applicationsrequired.

Reliable transportation, driver’s license and proof of auto insurancerequired.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Background and reference checks will be conducted.In accordance withEquitas Health’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy, pre-employment drug testing will be administered.Hours may vary, including working some evenings and weekends based on workload.Individuals are not considered applicants until they have been asked to visit for an interview and at that time complete an application for employment. Completing the application does not guarantee employment. EOE/AA

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better in Other.

Experience

Preferred

One year or greater experience as a Medical Assistant preferred

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