Medical Assistant II

Talentify; Liberty Township (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Referral program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Talentify's client, an Acute Care Medical Facility, is seeking a Medical Assistant II for their Liberty Township, OH location. The successful candidate will support physicians, manage patient flow, and document vital signs and medical histories in the EMR.

Responsibilities include chart preparation, pre-certifications, phlebotomy, vaccinations, and coordinating care with external facilities. Strong computer skills and MA certification are essential; travel to other offices may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program or equivalent training.
• Associate degree preferred.
• BLS certification.
• Certified/Registered Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under physician supervision.
• Maintains patient flow and documents review of systems, vitals, and medical history in EMR.
• Prepares patient charts in EMR for visits, scans and reviews to ensure complete records.
• Refills medications and pre-authorizes as needed; coordinates with patient and pharmacy.
• Obtains medical information from patients to support clinical decision making; manages MyChart communications.
• Operates EKG and other equipment; administers vaccinations and phlebotomy as assigned.
• Maintains a safe, confidential, compliant clinical environment.

Skills

Excellent computer skills

Strong verbal skills

Willingness to travel

2–5 years MA experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Medical Assistant program

Associate degree

BLS

Certified/Registered Medical Assistant

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

EMR systems

Scheduling systems

Job description

Our client, a Acute Care Medical Facility company, is looking for a Medical Assistant II for their Liberty Township, OH location.

Responsibilities

• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of physician.
• 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). May assist in training of new employees.
• Prepares patient charts in EMR for visits by scanning, abstracting, and reviewing to make certain that all diagnostic test results, hospital reports and other medical records necessary to help the physician care for the patient are in the patient's chart. Accesses and navigates websites or calls 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 to complete the task. Maintains recording of patient samples and other medications and disposes expired medications. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients; 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 work flow 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 safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations. Maintains patient confidence and protect operations by keeping patient care information confidential. Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements with the medical assistant role. Demonstrates comprehension and support of quality measures and patient experience.

Requirements

• 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.
• Two (2) to five (5) years of Medical Assistant or other relevant experience.
• Practice in different care settings (eg. Primary care, Speciality, EMT, etc.).
• Complementary clinical skills such as phlebotomy, performing EKGs, stiches removal, splinting, etc.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program
• Associate degree
• BLS
• Certified/Registered Medical Assistant from a certifying body
• Previous MA experience

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities