Medical Assistant - Hilliard

Berger Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Columbus is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the OBGYN Nike Dr. You will assist physicians and staff with administrative and clinical duties, schedule visits, handle messages, refills, prior authorizations, and referrals, and help maintain a smooth patient flow.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and medical assisting credentials or related experience; proficiency with EMR systems (Care Connect/EPIC) and a patient-centered approach are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with one of the listed Medical Assistant credentials or experience.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or certification as Paramedic/EMT-P or military medic training.
• At least one year of experience as a physician-trained Medical Assistant in a similar clinical setting.
• Ability to schedule, message physicians, handle refills, prior authorizations and referrals.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician and staff with administrative tasks requiring clinical and non-clinical skills.
• Schedule appointments, process messages, refills, prior authorizations and referrals.
• Maintain EMR documentation and in-basket; ensure information is current.
• Support patient flow and maintain a clean, safe clinical environment.
• Participate in quality and efficiency improvement activities and training.

Skills

EMR documentation

Patient care coordination

Medical assisting

Clerical duties

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program

Paramedic training / EMT-P

Tools

EPIC

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

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.

Assist physician and/or practice staff with designated duties related to administrative tasks requiring both clinical and non-clinical skills. Duties include but not limited to scheduling, messaging physician or other clinical associates, medication refills requests, prior authorizations, referral completion, and other various clerical duties as assigned.

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. 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

Women's Health experience preferred but not required. Math, Computer skills Work Shift: Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department OBGYN Nike Dr

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

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