Medical Assistant/LPN - On Demand

Kettering Health; Springboro (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ohio is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist in patient care and administrative duties. The role involves measuring vital signs, preparing treatment rooms, and supporting providers in examinations. Candidates must hold current Medical Assistant certification or relevant licensure as an LPN. Experience in a medical setting and familiarity with electronic medical records are preferred. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to quality healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Current Medical Assistant certification or completion of accredited program.
• Ohio LPN license if applicable.
• Practical knowledge of medical equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist and deliver patient care duties.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination.
• Interview patients and record vital signs.

Skills

Patient care duties

Vital signs measurement

Administrative support

Electronic medical records

Education

MA/CMA certification

Graduate of accredited 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Certifications and Licenses

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.

Required

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.
• 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.
• Experience with use of electronic medical records preferred.