Medical Assistant I: Patient Care & Office Support

The Christ Hospital; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to provide clerical and clinical support under physician direction. You will manage patient flow, update EMR records, prepare charts, and assist with prescriptions and pre-certifications.

The role requires strong computer skills, excellent communication, and the ability to travel to other physician offices as needed. A high school diploma is required, with an Associate degree preferred and BLS certification required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate Degree preferred.
• Experience: 1-2 years in a medical office clerical role.
• Skills: Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, EMR and scheduling systems; strong verbal and social skills. Ability and willingness to travel to other physician offices as needed.
• Licenses: BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient flow during clinic hours and updates medical history in the EMR.
• Prepares patient charts in EMR by scanning, abstracting, and reviewing records for visits.
• Refills medications and pre-authorizes medications with patient, pharmacy, or insurer as needed.
• Schedules appointments and handles patient check-ins/outs; processes pre-certifications for prescriptions, procedures, and surgeries as needed.
• Maintains clean, stocked exam rooms and handles patient assistance paperwork.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

EMR

Scheduling systems

Job description

The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to provide clerical and clinical support under physician direction. You will manage patient flow, update EMR records, prepare charts, and assist with prescriptions and pre-certifications.

The role requires strong computer skills, excellent communication, and the ability to travel to other physician offices as needed. A high school diploma is required, with an Associate degree preferred and BLS certification required.