Medical Assistant Brain Inst. (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Ohio; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist in examinations and treatments under physician supervision. The role includes front desk support, patient preparation, and EMR documentation, with emphasis on infection control and accurate vital signs.

The position requires a Medical Assistant Diploma/Certificate (or MA Nursing degree) and 3–5 years of MA experience, with BLS active.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Diploma/Certificate or MA Certification with active status.
• BLS certification must be active.
• 5 years MA experience or 3 years MA experience with MA certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with front desk coverage and explain procedures to parents.
• Notify clinicians of significant changes in patient conditions.
• Maintain a clean, infection-controlled clinic environment and disinfect rooms.
• Ensure equipment is functioning and report issues to clinicians.
• Record vital signs and patient measurements accurately.
• Document allergies, medications, and current presentation in EMR.
• Complete EMR data fields to optimize meaningful use.
• Conduct Environment of Care rounds as assigned to meet regulatory standards.
• Perform other clerical duties such as referrals, scanning, and filing.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma/Certificate

Medical Assistant Certification

Nursing degree

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Infection control protocols

Job description

Job Summary

Assists in the examination and treatment of patients and performs miscellaneous delegated duties under the direction of the physician and/or clinician. Responsible for various clinical and clerical duties.

Job Specific Duties

• Assists with front desk coverage and contacts parents to explain procedures (EEG, Sleep Lab) and confirm appointments. Confirms multidisciplinary clinic appointments.
• Communicates all significant changes (ex. seizure) in patient conditions or behavior to ARNP and physicians.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area and patient rooms utilizing gloves, masks, and appropriate equipment; follows infection control protocols during clinic in disinfecting/preparing patient room before each use.
• Maintains equipment in proper working condition/order. When equipment is not functioning, takes proper actions - labels machines, notifies clinician and places maintenance work order for patient safety.
• Performs and documents vital signs (i.e., temperature, B/P, Resp., etc.) and measurements (i.e., height, weight, head circumference etc.).
• Performs intake and documents any allergies, medication, and current presentation in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Documents, within the scope of practice, all electronic medical record (EMR) meaningful use required fields in an effort to optimize utilization.
• Conducts the Environment of Care rounds as assigned to ensure that clinical area meets inspection requirements of regulatory and accrediting agencies/bodies.
• Performs other clerical duties such as obtaining referrals, copying, scanning, filing, faxing and working on special projects as assigned by clinic coordinators and/or manager/director.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Medical Assistant Diploma/Certificate of completion from an accredited Medical Assistant program and at least 5 years of Medical Assistant experience (OR) Medical Assistant/Nursing degree from an accredited program and at least 5 years of Medical Assistant experience (OR) Medical Assistant Certification maintained active and in good standing throughout employment and at least 3 years of Medical Assistant experience employment
• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High School education or equivalent preferred.
• Bilingual - English and Spanish preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Accuracy with calculating percentages for conversion.
• Excellent patient management, customer service, and interpersonal skills.

Job: Nursing- Support (Clinical)

Department: BRAIN INSTITUTE ADMINISTRATION-2100-714030

Job Status: Professional