Medical Assistant - Heart & Vascular - Mansfield

Berger Health System; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth Mansfield is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide administrative and clinical support under physician supervision. You will assist with patient care, prep for visits, and ensure accurate EMR documentation to support efficient patient flow.

Required: High School diploma or equivalent & MA program or EMT training, with BLS certification preferred. Day shift, 40 hours weekly, focus on quality patient experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Medical Assistant program or equivalent training preferred.
• BLS certification required or preferred.
• At least one year of MA experience in a clinical setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for visits and assist physicians.
• Complete Care Connect EMR documentation accurately.
• Perform administrative tasks and maintain patient information in EMR.
• Maintain clean and functional clinical environment.
• Communicate with patients in a respectful, caring manner.
• Collaborate with health care team to ensure continuity of care.
• Monitor and report necessary patient data and needs as directed.
• Support quality and efficiency initiatives in the practice.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program or EMT training

BLS Certification

Experience as MA in clinical setting

Tools

Care Connect EMR

EPIC

Job description

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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 Medical Assistant Career Tech Program
• Completion of School of Medical Assisting
• Military Medic Training
• Paramedic (EMT-P) Training
• At least one year of experience as a physician-trained Medical Assistant in a similar clinical setting
• 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.

Work Shift

Day; Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40; Department HVP Mansfield

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.

Company Culture

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 CertifiedTM organization. where people want to work.