Medical Assistant II

TALENT Software Services; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist in examination and treatment under physician direction. This role supports patient flow, EMR documentation, and prep of patient charts.

Responsibilities include refilling medications, obtaining medical information, performing basic clinical tasks such as EKGs and phlebotomy, and ensuring safety and confidentiality in a fast-paced clinic.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of Medical Assistant or other relevant experience.
• Experience in different care settings preferred.
• Competence with EMR, scheduling systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient flow during clinic hours and documents review of systems; records vital signs and updates medical history in EMR.
• Prepares patient charts for visits by scanning and reviewing records to ensure all test results and reports are included.
• Refills medications and pre-authorizes where needed; handles pre-certifications for prescriptions and procedures.
• Operates equipment to administer routine tests as assigned (EKG, phlebotomy, vaccinations) and ensures a clean exam room.

Skills

Excellent computer skills

Verbal and social skills

Willingness to travel

Tools

EMR

Scheduling systems

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of physician.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient flow during clinic hours. Documents review of systems; measures vital signs such as pulse rate, respirations, blood pressure, weight, and height; updates past and current medical, social, and family history; reviews medications and updates medication list at each visit. Correctly records patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Prepares patient charts in EMR for visits by scanning, abstracting, and reviewing to ensure all necessary diagnostic test results, hospital reports, and other medical records are in the patient's chart. Accesses and navigates websites or contacts outside facilities to obtain necessary information. May act as Super User for Electronic Medical Record.
• Refills medications and pre-authorizes medications, including communicating with the patient, pharmacy, or insurance company as needed. Maintains recording of patient samples and other medications and disposes of expired medications. Prepares treatment rooms for patient examination; maintains clean, fully supplied exam rooms. Orders medical supplies as needed. Completes patient assistance paperwork/requests as needed.
• Obtains pertinent medical information from patients to facilitate medical decision‑making per specific office protocol procedures. Returns calls as needed. Responds to MyChart as needed. Works in‑baskets, daily workflow logs, and work queues in EMR/Practice Management system. May coordinate/oversee work queues in office. Answers incoming calls, schedules appointments, checks‑in and out patients, and completes pre‑certifications for prescriptions, procedures, and surgeries as needed.
• Operates EKG, cardiac monitors, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests as needed and other clinical duties such as administering vaccinations, phlebotomy, and cast removal as assigned.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential. Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements of the medical assistant role. Demonstrates comprehension and support of quality measures and patient experience.

Required Skills & Experience

• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, EMR, and scheduling systems).
• Strong verbal and social skills to facilitate working respectfully with patients, physicians, visitors, co-workers, and drug reps in person or by telephone.
• Ability and willingness to travel to other physician offices as requested or needed.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Two (2) to five (5) years of Medical Assistant or other relevant experience.
• Practice in different care settings (e.g., Primary care, Specialty, EMT, etc.).
• Complementary clinical skills such as phlebotomy, performing EKGs, stitches removal, splinting, etc.

Schedule Notes

• MTWF 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• 17 weeks
• Seeking experienced candidate

Interview Process

Interviews will be conducted in person.