MEDICAL ASSISTANT - ENDOCRINOLOGY CANTON

Aultman Health Foundation; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aultman Health Foundation in North Canton, OH is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Endocrinology clinic. The role supports physicians and staff, handles patient check-ins, vitals, and scheduling for tests and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have an approved Medical Assisting program, obtain CMA/CCMA/RMA certification within 90 days, and maintain BLS through RQI, with TB/OSHA/HIPAA training. This is a full-time, day-shift position with potential sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Medical Assisting Program.
• Certification within 90 days: CCMA, CMA, or RMA.
• BLS training per AHA with RQI.
• Annual TB testing, OSHA and HIPAA training.

Responsibilities

• Check physician schedules for add-ons or updates.
• Review patient records prior to visit for completeness and test results.
• Obtain vital signs, height, weight, and current medications.
• Refill prescriptions according to policy.
• Arrange tests and hospital procedures; obtain necessary authorizations.
• Complete forms and route billing information accurately.
• Release medical records per office procedures.
• Educate patients on tests and medications ordered.
• Return patient calls by end of day.
• Notify physician of abnormal lab results.
• Restock and clean exam rooms after use.
• Document accurately in the EHR and communicate with physicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Adaptability

Public interaction

Interpersonal communication

Working under pressure

Team player

Compassionate

Multi-tasking

Education

Medical Assisting Program

Job description

MEDICAL ASSISTANT - ENDOCRINOLOGY CANTON

Req# 36039

Aultman Health Foundation , North Canton , OH

AULTMAN MEDICAL GROUP INC

Aultman Health Foundation

Full Time , Day Shift , Mon-Thurs 8-4:30 and Fri8-noon

** Up to $2,400 sign-on bonus available for qualified applicants. 2year commitment.**

Legal Entity

Aultman Medical Group Inc

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant is a key member of the healthcare team who supports physicians, advance practice providers, and other clinical staff in providing high-quality patient care.

Department Summary

The primary purpose is to provide clinical support to the physician, provide patient and family education, and work cooperatively with the remainder of the office structure .

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Medical Assisting Program.
• Obtain and maintain medical assistant certification: (CCMA, CMA, or RMA), within 90 days of hire.
• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.
• Must adhere to office policy of yearly TB testing, OSHA and HIPAA training.

Department Qualifications

Skills

• Detail oriented.
• Adaptability to changing work environment of needs.
• Ability to meet and interact with the public in a mature, courteous and professional manner.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under conditions of high stress.
• Must be able to work as a team and independently.
• Positive, friendly, and compassionate.
• Must poses the ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.

Department Skills

• Checks physician schedules frequently for any add-ons or updates.
• Inspects patient’s medical record prior to visit to ensure completeness as well as making sure the results of tests are available.
• Rooms patients in a timely fashion making sure to identify patient and compare with chart. Obtains vital signs, height, weight, and current accurate list of medications and all pertinent information needed for the physician to assess the patient.
• Refills prescriptions according to policy and protocol.
• Correctly make arrangements for various tests to be done. This includes scheduling hospital procedures and out-patient tests. This includes precertification, authorizations, physician orders, communicating with the patient, and putting on physician schedule if appropriate.
• Accurately completes medical forms and correctly completes and routes billing information to appropriate staff (Example disability forms etc..).
• Copies and releases medical records according to office procedures.
• Documents properly and legally in patient’s chart.
• Correctly educates patient for all testing and medications that are ordered.
• Returns phone calls to patients by the end of the business day.
• Notifies physician immediately of abnormal lab results.
• Restocks and cleans exam rooms after use according to protocol.
• Uses the EHR to accurately document and inform physicians of patient interactions.
• Any other duties as assigned my Practice Coordinator or Manager.

Working Conditions

• Normally Monday through Friday with a lunch break daily. Lunch breaks are coordinated with other staff members for adequate coverage.
• May require paid overtime before or after normal working hours.
• Subject to frequent interruptions during performance of duties.
• Expected to adhere to office policy and procedures.

Category I - Includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for spills or splashes of, or mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.