Medical Assistant/LPN - Heart and Vascular

Kettering Health Network; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ohio is looking for a Physician Office position for full-time first shift. The candidate will assist in patient care, administer vital signs, and provide administrative support within a medical office. Requirements include current Medical Assistant certification or a graduate of an accredited LPN program with an active Ohio license. Preferred qualifications include clinical experience and knowledge of electronic medical records. This role enhances efficiency and continuity of patient care.

Qualifications

• Current Medical Assistant certification or completion of accredited MA program required.
• Graduate of accredited LPN program with current Ohio license needed.
• 1-year clinical experience in a medical/physician office setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist and deliver patient care duties under supervision.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.

Skills

Clinical experience

Electronic medical records

Patient care

Education

Current Medical Assistant certification

Graduate of accredited LPN program

Job description

Job Details: Physician Office | Kettering | Full-Time | First Shift 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 provider. This position also interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information in patients' charts. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. The position will be cross-trained to perform duties to enhance efficiency and continuity of delivery of patient care.

MA/CMA: Current Medical Assistant certification/registration as CCMA, CMA (AAMA), NCMA, RMA (through AMT) or completion of KHMG Medical Assistant Training Program or MA program through an accredited institution of higher learning and successful attainment of certification/registration within 15 months of hire.

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

Medical assistants who are not certified or registered at the time of hire will be restricted from administering medication and entering Epic orders until the required credentials are obtained and verified. Examples of medical assistants who are not certified/registered:

• MA with on the job training only
• MA who has completed an accredited program but has not passed the certification exam
• MA who has a lapsed/expired certification
• STNAs or CNAs with at least 6 months of direct patient care experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-year clinical experience in a medical/physician office setting preferred.
• Experience with use of electronic medical records preferred.
• Practical knowledge in the following areas is preferred: examination process, diagnostic and treatment room procedures, medical equipment and instruments, safety hazards and precautions, confidentiality/discretion.

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.