Medical Assistant II - Springfield Twsp Family Medicine - Full Time - Days

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network in Cincinnati is seeking a bilingual Medical Assistant to support physician examinations and patient treatment. Responsibilities include maintaining patient flow, documenting vital signs, preparing EMR for visits, and assisting with patient communication.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma, previous Medical Assistant experience, and excellent computer skills. The role requires BLS certification and may involve traveling to other offices as requested.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, associate degree or Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• 2 to 5 years of Medical Assistant or related experience preferred.
• BLS certification required, Certified/Registered Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient flow during clinic hours.
• Document and measure vital signs and update patient information in EMR.
• Prepare patient charts in EMR for visits.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Excellent computer skills

Strong verbal and social skills

Clinical skills (phlebotomy, EKGs, etc.)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or Medical Assistant certification

Graduation from a Medical Assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems

Job description

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of physician. The position requires the medical assistant to be bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient flow during clinic hours.
• Document review of systems and measure vital signs such as pulse rate, respirations, blood pressure, weight and height. Record and update patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Prepare patient charts in EMR for visits by scanning, abstracting, and reviewing diagnostic test results, hospital reports, and other medical records.
• Act as a Super User for the EMR and assist in training new employees.
• Refill medications, pre-authorize medications and communicate with patients, pharmacies, and insurance companies as needed.
• Maintain and dispose patient samples and medications, keep medication list updated.
• Prepare and maintain clean, fully supplied examination rooms; order medical supplies as needed.
• Obtain pertinent medical information from patients; respond to MyChart, return calls, and work in-baskets, daily workflow logs, and EMR/Practice Management system queues.
• Operate EKG, cardiac monitors, conduct routine diagnostic tests, phlebotomy, and cast removal as assigned.
• Answer incoming calls, schedule appointments, check-in/check-out patients, and complete pre-certifications for prescriptions, procedures, and surgeries.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations, and protecting patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate comprehension and support of quality measures and patient experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associate degree or Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program or prior Medical Assistant experience required.
• 2 to 5 years of Medical Assistant or related experience preferred; experience in various care settings (primary care, specialty, EMT, etc.) preferred.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, EMR and scheduling systems).
• Strong verbal and social skills to work respectfully with patients, physicians, visitors, co-workers, and drug representatives.
• Willingness to travel to other physician offices as requested.
• Complementary clinical skills such as phlebotomy, performing EKGs, stitches removal, splinting, and other clinical duties highly preferred.
• BLS certification required. Certified/Registered Medical Assistant preferred.