Medical Assistant - Cardiology

070 OhioHealth Physician Group,Inc; Pickerington (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth Corporation is hiring a Medical Assistant to assist physicians with patient care and routine admin tasks in a compliant clinical setting. The role supports efficient patient flow, EMR documentation, and coordination with the health care team to ensure quality care and safety.

Qualifications include High School Diploma or equivalent, CMA/MA training, and BLS. Prior MA experience and familiarity with EMR systems are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent or MA certification as applicable.
• Training in a Medical Assistant program or equivalent coursework.
• One year of physician-trainer MA experience preferred.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support physician with patient care and administrative duties per policy.
• Prepare patients for visits and ensure efficient flow.
• Complete Care Connect EMR documentation accurately.
• Maintain and monitor EMR in basket and ensure up-to-date records.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and report equipment issues.

Skills

Medical assistant

EMR documentation

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

MA Certification/Training

EMT-P Certification

Military Medic training

Tools

EPIC EMR

Care Connect EMR

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

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.

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

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.

Additional Job Description

Work Shift: Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Department HVP Pickerington

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. 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."