Medical Assistant II - Eastgate Internal Medicine - Full Time - Days

The Christ Hospital; Glen Ridge Acres (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist in examination and treatment under physician direction. The role supports patient flow, collects vital signs, updates medical history and medications in the EMR, and helps prepare patient charts for visits.

Responsibilities include refilling medications, coordinating with pharmacies and insurers, handling phlebotomy and selected clinical tasks, operating EKG equipment, and maintaining a safe, confidential clinic

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree/MA cert preferred; MA program graduate or MA experience required.
• 2–5 years MA or relevant experience preferred; varied care settings experience beneficial.
• Excellent computer skills (Outlook, Excel, EMR, scheduling systems) and strong verbal/interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel to other physician offices as requested.
• Phlebotomy, EKG, venipuncture, and basic clinical skills are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment under physician direction.
• Maintain patient flow; document review of systems; measure vital signs; update patient history and medications in EMR.
• Prepare patient charts in EMR; ensure laboratory results and records are in the chart.
• Refill medications and pre-authorize meds; coordinate with patient, pharmacy, and insurance as needed.
• Operate EKG and other equipment; perform phlebotomy and minor procedures as assigned.
• Maintain a safe, confidential clinic environment and support quality measures and patient experience.

Skills

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

EMR systems

Scheduling systems

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Stitches removal

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree and/or Certified/Registered MA preferred

Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or MA experience required

Tools

EMR software

Practice Management system

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 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 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.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills:

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 (eg. 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.