Medical Assistant/LPN - Year's Ahead

Kettering Health Network; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Network in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking a full-time medical assistant to assist with patient care and administrative tasks. The role includes preparing treatment rooms, measuring vital signs, and supporting providers. Candidates must have medical assistant certification or complete training within 15 months and possess an Ohio LPN license if applicable. One year of clinical experience in a medical setting is preferred. The organization is dedicated to providing high-quality care and transforming health experiences.

Qualifications

• Current certification as CCMA, CMA (AAMA), NCMA, RMA, or completion of KHMG Medical Assistant Training Program.
• Graduate of an accredited LPN program with current Ohio license.
• 1-year clinical experience in a medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care duties under the supervision of a provider.
• Interview patients and measure vital signs.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examinations.

Skills

Medical Assistant certification

Patient care

Electronic medical records

Education

Completion of accredited MA program

Graduate of accredited LPN program

Job description

Job Details

Physician Office | Dayton | 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.