Medical Assistant

OhioHealth Corporation; Dublin (NH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth Dublin is seeking a Medical Assistant for day shift, 40 hours weekly, in the Neuro Dublin department. The role combines administrative and clinical duties under physician supervision, following the Ohio Administrative Code.

You will support patient flow, perform EMR documentation in Care Connect and EPIC, maintain supplies, and communicate with patients with care and respect. Qualified candidates hold a high school diploma or GED, a medical assistant program background, BLS, and at

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with relevant medical training.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent.
• Certification as Paramedic (EMT-P) or Military Medic training preferred.
• Minimum one year of Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician with patient care and administrative duties.
• Maintain EMR documentation and patient data.
• Support efficient patient flow and preparatory steps.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance with licensure.
• Provide education to patients as directed.

Skills

EMR documentation

Medical Assistant experience

BLS certification

Paramedic certification

Military Medic training

Patient care support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program certificate

EMT-P certification

Accredited School of Medical Assisting

Tools

Care Connect EMR

EPIC EMR

Medical office software

Job description

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or Equivalent AND one of the following:

• Completion of a High School Medical Assistant Career Technical Program
• Graduation from an accredited School of Medical Assisting
• Completion of Military Medic training
• Certification as a Paramedic (EMT-P)
• At least one year of experience as a physician-trained Medical Assistant in a similar clinical setting
• High School or GED (Required) BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

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.

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.

Additional Job Description

Work Shift: Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department Neuro Dublin

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.

WE Are Inspired to Do Our Best. OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world-class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow. We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing their best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day. OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified organization. The Great Place to Work is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision to be an organization "where people want to work."