Medical Assistant (MA) - Anderson ENT

Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Medical Assistant, where your role is pivotal in delivering high-quality care to patients. This dynamic position involves providing both direct and indirect patient support, while adhering to the highest standards of medical practice. You'll engage in various tasks, from documenting vital signs to managing patient communications, all aimed at ensuring a seamless healthcare experience. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive team environment, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you're passionate about patient care and eager to grow in your career, this opportunity awaits you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Certification as a Medical Assistant required within 12 months of placement.
• One year of healthcare experience or 24 months of clerical physician practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the provider.
• Document patient information accurately in EMR and manage patient calls.

Skills

Patient Care

EMR Documentation

Medical Assisting Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

High School Degree

Vocational/Technical Degree in Medical Assisting

Tools

My Chart

Job description

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Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

Medical Assistant

Medical Assistants are eligible for $5,000 sign on bonus

The Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled clinical professional that works within the scope of practice and in alignment with the standards of excellence and quality. The Medical Assistant provides indirect and/or direct patient care under the direction of the provider.

Under the direction of the provider, contributes to the completion of the patient’s chief complaint (including but not limited to respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, height, weight and temperature) and documentation of patient/family needs. Identifies significant changes in patient condition through data collection and reports them to the provider. Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements within the Medical Assistant role.

Under the direction of the provider, participates in planning and implementing care for patients within the scope of Medical Assisting practice. Troubleshoots issues and escalate problems to provider, direct supervisor, or appropriate internal resource. Demonstrates standards of excellence in care in all interactions, for both internal and external customers.

Within the Medical Assisting scope and state guidelines, administers ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, as directed. May perform casting duties according to state regulations and appropriate certification requirements.

Documents in EMR accurately and appropriately. Manages My Chart request and incoming patient calls. Manages in basket messages under the Provider’s verbatim instructions.

Other duties include but are not limited to ordering supplies appropriately, tracking referrals, labs and diagnostic tests, disposing contaminated supplies, etc.

Licensing/Certification

Medical Assisting certification (required within 12 months of placement in MA role): Certified Medical Assistant (American Association of Medical Assisting), Registered Medical Assistant (American Medical Technologists), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (National Healthcareer Association), or National Certified Medical Assistant (National Center for Competency Testing). If unable to obtain MA certification, an Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE) is acceptable within the same time period.

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required prior to independent patient care).

Education

High school degree, with preferred vocational/technical degree in medical assisting. Enrollment in an approved Medical Assistant program required within 30 days of employment.

Minimum Experience

One year of healthcare experience, or 24 months of clerical physician practice experience preferred.

Benefits

Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance

Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For accommodations or more information, contact [e-mail].