Medical Assistant - Gynecology Oncology - Riverside

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant to support administrative and clinical duties for a GYN ONC Riverside practice. You will assist physicians, prepare patients, perform EMR documentation, and help maintain efficient clinic operations.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED with a Medical Assistant program, and BLS certification. The role focuses on patient safety, care coordination, and professional growth within a high reliability environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with MA program or equivalent.
• Licensed or certified MA training preferred (EMT/paramedic not required).
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for visits and assist physicians with clinical tasks.
• Document care in EMR per policy and licensure.
• Maintain clean work areas and equipment and report malfunctions.
• Communicate with patients and care team to ensure quality care.
• Support patient flow and care coordination in the clinic.

Skills

Patient care

EMR proficiency

Communication

Team collaboration

Quality improvement

Clinical preceptorship

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or MA training

BLS certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

In basket 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, or
• Graduation from an accredited School of Medical Assisting, or
• Completion of Military Medic training, or
• Certification as a Paramedic (EMT-P), or
• At least one year of experience as a physician-trained Medical Assistant in a similar clinical setting.

Responsibilities And Duties:

• Facilitates efficient and effective patient flow including preparing thepatient for the visitand providingspecific services as determined byproviders in accordance withproviderlicensure, OHpolicyand 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 EMRin basket.
• Maintains and cleans environment, work area, equipment, and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriately 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; reportspatient data and patient need as directed.
• Maintainsdocumentation guidelines aroundpatient chargeable items/services.
• Ensuresprocesses 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 thedept/unit/practice in areas such as quality, performance improvement, andEMR(i.e., EPICSuper 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 supportsdevelopment ofstandard work and developsnecessary 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.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

High School or GED (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Additional Job Description:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or EquivalentAND one of the following:

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Career Tech Program
• Completion of School of Medical Assisting
• Military Medic Training
• Paramedic (EMT-P) Training

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

GYN ONC Riverside

Join us!
… if your passion is to work in a caring environment
… if you believe that learning is a life-long process
… if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

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