Medical Assistant II — EMR & Clinical Support

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (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 patient examinations and treatments under physician direction. You will maintain patient flow, document vitals, review histories, and ensure accurate EMR entries.

You will refill and pre-authorize medications, coordinate with patients, pharmacies, and insurers, and prepare treatment rooms. Some travel to other offices may be required; strong computer and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

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). May assist in training of new employees.
• Refills medications and pre-authorizes medications including communicating with the patient, pharmacy, or insurance company as needed to complete the task.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Outlook

Excel

EMR

Scheduling

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Certified/Registered MA preferred

Graduate of Medical Assistant program or experience required

Tools

EMR

Practice Management System

MyChart

Job description

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist in patient examinations and treatments under physician direction. You will maintain patient flow, document vitals, review histories, and ensure accurate EMR entries.

You will refill and pre-authorize medications, coordinate with patients, pharmacies, and insurers, and prepare treatment rooms. Some travel to other offices may be required; strong computer and communication skills are essential.