Medical Assistant — $2.5k Sign-On Bonus | Patient Care

Independence Health System; Seven Fields (Butler County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System in the United States seeks a Medical Assistant to perform basic direct patient care under supervision. The role includes documentation, patient prep, and clerical support within the physician practice.

Responsibilities include collecting vitals and history, preparing patients for exams, maintaining infection control, and assisting with procedures and testing as ordered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or next level of higher education.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, including Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital/physician practices policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Assist to collects patient healthcare data, including VS, weight, chief complaint and pain assessment as directed.
• Complete patient care treatments and testing as ordered.
• Comply with completeness, accuracy and timeliness of documentation.
• Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Communicate pertinent information of actual or potential problems to the physician or nurse.
• Perform clerical functions in support of patient care and office functions.
• Reasonably enter codes and charges into the billing system.

Skills

Strong leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Legal liability knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Independence Health System in the United States seeks a Medical Assistant to perform basic direct patient care under supervision. The role includes documentation, patient prep, and clerical support within the physician practice.

Responsibilities include collecting vitals and history, preparing patients for exams, maintaining infection control, and assisting with procedures and testing as ordered.