MEDICAL ASSISTANT II - Cardiology - Anderson D - Full Time Days

The Christ Hospital; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH seeks an experienced Medical Assistant to support exam and treatment under physician direction. You will manage patient flow, document in EMR, perform EKGs and basic procedures, and assist in preparing charts.

Candidate should have MA training, 2–5 years experience, strong computer skills, and willingness to travel between offices. BLS certification may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; MA program or certification preferred.
• 2–5 years MA or relevant experience preferred; travel to other offices as needed.
• Excellent computer skills and experience with EMR, scheduling systems, Outlook, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient flow during clinic hours and review systems and vitals.
• Prepare patient charts in EMR, scan and review records for visits.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and basic procedures as assigned.
• Answer calls, schedule appointments, check-in/out patients, and manage pre-certifications.

Skills

Computer skills

EMR

Scheduling systems

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

Phlebotomy

EKG

Stitches removal

Splinting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree/MA certification preferred

Medical Assistant program graduate or experience required

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Scheduling systems

Job description

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 (see Appendix A for specifics); 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 workflow logs, and work queues in EMR/Practice Management system. May coordinate/oversee work queues in office. Answers incoming calls, schedules appointments, performs patient check-ins and check-outs, 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 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.

All other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent. Associate Degree and/or Certified/Registered MA preferred. Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or previous Medical Assisting experience required.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

2 to 5 years MA or other relevant experience preferred; Practice in different care settings (e.g. Primary care, Specialty, EMT, etc.).

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, EMR and scheduling systems) required. Strong verbal and social skills to facilitate working respectfully with patients, physicians, visitors, co-workers, and drug reps in person or by telephone required. Ability and willingness to travel to other physician offices as requested or needed. Complementary clinical skills such as phlebotomy, performing EKGs, stiches removal, splinting, etc. are highly preferred.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Certified/Registered MA preferred. Must successfully complete skills orientation. BLS certification required.