Medical Assistant(MA) - East General Surgery-Clermont

Mercy Health Partners; Batavia (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization committed to excellence in patient care. As a Medical Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting healthcare providers while ensuring the highest standards of quality and compassion in patient interactions. This dynamic position involves a mix of clinical duties, including monitoring vital signs and administering medications, alongside essential administrative tasks like managing EMR documentation. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and patient-centered care, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive environment that values your contributions and growth.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Prescription Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance with AD&D

Employer Retirement Contributions

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Required certifications include Certified Medical Assistant or similar within 12 months.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification is preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under provider supervision.
• Accurate documentation in EMR and manage patient requests.

Skills

Patient Care

EMR Documentation

Medication Administration

Vital Signs Monitoring

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational/Technical Training in Medical Assisting

Tools

MyChart

Job description

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 a $5,000 sign-on bonus

The Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled clinical professional working within the scope of practice and in alignment with standards of excellence and quality. The role involves providing indirect and/or direct patient care under the provider's supervision.

Under the provider's direction, the Medical Assistant contributes to completing the patient's chief complaint (including respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, height, weight, and temperature) and documents patient/family needs. The Medical Assistant identifies significant changes in patient condition through data collection and reports them to the provider. They understand and adhere to legal responsibilities within the role.

They participate in planning and implementing patient care within their scope, troubleshoot issues, and escalate problems as needed. Demonstrating standards of excellence in all interactions, they serve both internal and external customers.

Within scope and state guidelines, they administer ordered medications and vaccines via oral, injection, or topical routes, and may perform casting duties according to regulations and certification.

Accurate documentation in EMR is essential, including managing MyChart requests, incoming patient calls, and in-basket messages following provider instructions. Additional duties include ordering supplies, tracking referrals, labs, and diagnostic tests, and disposing of contaminated supplies.

Licensing/Certification

Required certifications within 12 months of employment include 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 certification is not obtained, an Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE) is acceptable within the same timeframe.

BLS Basic Life Support certification is preferred upon hire and required before providing independent patient care.

Education

High school diploma is required; vocational/technical training in medical assisting is preferred. Enrollment in an approved Medical Assistant program must be completed within 30 days of employment.

Minimum Experience

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

Many opportunities reward your hard work with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans; prescription coverage; flexible spending accounts; life insurance with AD&D; employer retirement contributions; paid time off; educational assistance; and more. Benefits vary by employment status.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or veteran status. Discrimination based on disability is also prohibited. For more information or to request accommodations, contact [e-mail].