Medical Assistant - Ebeid Childrens Hospital - Development Behavioral Pediatric Practice

ProMedica; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ProMedica Pediatric Wellness Pavilion seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to work within the Development Behavioral Pediatric Practice. The role focuses on patient preparation, vital signs, and coordination with providers to deliver high-quality clinical care.

You will communicate with patients, families, and health care team, handle messages for providers, and serve as a leadership resource for MA and Patient Service Coordinator teams. 40 hours weekly, days shift, full-time.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; completed MA program or one year experience as MA.
• Experience in medical setting with patient care or related roles; continuing healthcare education considered.
• Registration/certification as Medical Assistant or active LPN/RN license; BLS certification required or obtained within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for visits by taking and documenting vital signs and performing basic tests.
• Serve as a resource and role model for Medical Assistants and Patient Service Coordinators; interact with patients and health care team.
• Communicate patient information to providers and respond to inquiries while following clinical protocols and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient interaction

Clinical documentation

Team leadership

Education

MA certificate or completed program

Job description

Location:

ProMedica Pediatric Wellness Pavilion

Department:

Development Behavioral Pediatric Practice

Weekly Hours:

40

Status:

Full time

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Job Summary:

As a Certified Medical Assistant at ProMedica, you will work directly with patients and providers to deliver clinical excellence and enhanced patient experience.

You will prepare patients for visits by taking and documenting vital signs, performing specialized tests and preparing schedules. These tasks require following clinical protocols, regulatory requirements and standards.

Communication is key in this role; you will interact with patients, peers and all members of the health care team. You will also apply your clinical knowledge when answering patient phone calls and relaying messages for providers or nurses.

This position also requires leadership skills as you will act as a resource and role model for Medical Assistants and Patient Service Coordinator teams.

The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It should not be considered exhaustive.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School graduate or equivalent. Completion of a recognized MA program at an accredited college or university or worked 1 year as an MA to meet the requirements to become certified.

• Experience in the medical industry, including patient care or non-patient care roles. In lieu of experience, will accept continuing education in a healthcare related area of study.

• Registration or Certification as a Medical Assistant through accredited body required; or active license from applicable state as an LPN/RN.

• BLS (CPR), must present a current BLS course card from the AHA at time of employment, or obtain certification within 90 days of hire.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• 1 year experience in direct patient care.

ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health.For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus.

Benefits:

We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It's what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact [e-mail]

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