Medical Assistant- Associated Pediatrics

Central Ohio Primary Care Physicians, Inc.; Westerville (OH); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Central Ohio Primary Care Physicians, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and clinical support in a busy primary care setting in Westerville, OH.

The role includes patient intake, vital signs, specimen collection, vaccine administration, and collaboration with the care team to enhance patient outcomes. A Medical Assistant program graduate with high school diploma is required, MA certification preferred. Full-time position with weekday hours and benefits.

Qualifications

• High level patient care involves administrative and clinical duties.
• Proven ability to handle medical consent forms, scheduling and patient communications.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality.

Responsabilités

• Deliver administrative and clinical support to the care team.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist with procedures as needed.
• Take vital signs and collect specimens for testing and vaccines.
• Enter data accurately into the EHR and maintain patient records.
• Coordinate with care team to address gaps in care and communicate results to patients.
• Respond to patient calls and paperwork as required.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and ensure safety protocols.

Connaissances

Communication

Confidentiality

Emergency response

EHR documentation

Vaccine administration

Medical terminology

Time management

Customer service

Formation

High School diploma

Graduate of Medical Assistant program

MA certification preferred

Outils

EHR software

Clinical equipment

Description du poste

The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and clinical support to ensure efficient delivery of primary health care and creating a positive patient experience.

- Full Time/Benefits Eligible

- Monday - Friday (4 days a week/30 hours/day off will depend on staffing for that week.) Earliest start - 7:45a - Latest end - 5:30p.)

- Westerville, OH

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the clinical care team to deliver the best care for our patients.
• Foster a climate allowing for direct communication between the care team, patient/caregiver and appropriate care providers to optimize outcomes.
• Collaborate with other care team members to address gaps in care (chart prep).
• Promote and facilitate improved clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction, as well as efficient use of resources.
• Act as a patient advocate to ensure highest quality of care for our patients.
• Set-up medical equipment and perform related tests as applicable, administer injections, and perform routine specimen collection and point of care tests.
• Responsible for vaccine administration as directed.
• Interview patients regarding medical concerns and obtain medical history.
• Measure and record vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, height and weight in patients EHR.
• Responsible for blood draws and specimen processing.
• Assist in performing routine medical procedures as requested.
• Prepare patients and treatment rooms for exams. Drape patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.
• Review physician orders and lab requests and follows up as needed. Call in prescriptions/order refills as approved and directed.
• Communicate test results to patients as directed.
• Assist in patient education with related educational tools, periodicals, flyers, and handouts.
• Assist with applicable forms and patient paperwork (not limited to processing of referrals, prior authorizations or pre-certifications, etc.).
• Respond to patient phone calls, as appropriate.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area. Maintain patient confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA regulation.
• Attend meetings and participate in classroom activities as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Licensures & Certifications

• Required: High School diploma or equivalent
• Required: Graduate of a Medical Assistant program
• Preferred: MA certification

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Self-disciplined, energetic, passionate, and innovative
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a courteous and friendly manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly and document efficiently in EHR
• Knowledge in vaccine administration, storage, handling and documentation
• Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
• Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures
• Knowledge of using medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
• Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications, as directed
• Skill in taking vital signs
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public
• Customer service skills; social perceptiveness and service oriented
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work