Medical Assistant/LPN - Bariatrics - 7740 Washington Village Drive - Dayton - FT

Kettering Health Network; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Network is seeking a dedicated medical assistant or LPN to provide patient care and administrative support. The ideal candidate will assist providers in examinations, maintain treatment rooms, and ensure patient confidentiality while working in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must obtain certification within 15 months of hire.
• Graduate of an accredited LPN program with current Ohio license.

Responsibilities

• Assists in examination and treatment of patients.
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examination.
• Records patient information and measures vital signs.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Education

Medical Assisting program

LPN program

Job description

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Campus Overview

Kettering Health Medical Group

• Our medical group employs more than 700 providers, including physicians and advanced practice providers, throughout the Greater Dayton and Cincinnati areas.
• Our patients have access to a multidisciplinary professional team to meet all their healthcare needs. From primary care to brain and spine surgery, we provide an extensive range of specialties and expertise, in over 200 locations and ten counties.
• Working collaboratively across specialties, we offer patients a team-based model of care in which the patient is the most important member of the healthcare team.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Under the supervision of the provider and/or practice manager, assists and delivers patient care duties, and provides administrative support throughout the practice. This position assists the provider in examination and treatment of patients, performing miscellaneous delegated duties under the direction of the provider. It also interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information in patients' charts. Prepares treatment rooms for patient examination. The role will be cross-trained to perform duties that enhance efficiency and continuity of patient care.

Educational requirements:

• MA/CMA: Within 15 months from the date of hire, continued employment requires successful attainment and retention of one of the following certifications/registrations: CCMA, CMA (AAMA), NCMA, RMA (through AMT), or RMA (through ARMA), along with documented completion of a Medical Assisting program through an accredited institution of higher learning.
• May be hired with six months of experience as an STNA, but cannot administer medication or enter Epic orders until credentialed as a medical assistant.

• LPN: Graduate of an accredited LPN program (or equivalent) with a current Ohio license.

Job requirements:

• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with office staff, ancillary departments, and the public, follow directions, accept orders, and perform repetitive tasks. Must be patient, courteous, and tactful.
• Able to work under time constraints, multi-task, and work independently with little supervision.
• Must maintain confidentiality and follow instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-year clinical experience in a medical/physician office setting preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records preferred.
• Practical knowledge in examination processes, diagnostic and treatment procedures, medical equipment and instruments, safety precautions, and confidentiality/discretion.