Medical Assistant (MA) - Fairfield Cardio

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Medical Assistant to deliver quality patient care and support clinical operations. The role involves direct patient interactions, documentation, and collaboration with healthcare providers. Candidates must obtain Medical Assisting certification within 12 months and have a high school diploma or vocational degree. A sign-on bonus of $5,000 is offered to eligible applicants.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance with AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Requires Medical Assisting certification within 12 months of employment.
• BLS Basic Life Support preferred upon hire.
• One year of healthcare experience or 24 months of clerical physician practice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and documents patient needs.
• Administers medications and vaccines as directed.
• Documents accurately in EMR and manages patient communications.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Vocational/technical degree in medical assisting

Job description

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety, and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites, and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

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 Medical Assistant provides indirect and/or direct patient care under the direction of the provider.

1. Under the provider's guidance, completes assessments such as respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, height, weight, and temperature, and documents patient/family needs. Identifies significant changes in patient condition through data collection and reports them to the provider.
2. Participates in planning and implementing patient care within the scope of Medical Assisting practice. Troubleshoots issues and escalates problems to the provider, supervisor, or appropriate internal resource. Demonstrates standards of excellence in all interactions.
3. Administers ordered medications and vaccines via oral, injection, or topical routes as directed, within scope and state guidelines. May perform casting duties according to state regulations and certification requirements.
4. Documents accurately in EMR, manages My Chart requests, incoming patient calls, and in-basket messages under the provider’s instructions.
5. Performs other duties such as ordering supplies, tracking referrals, labs, and diagnostic tests, and disposing of contaminated supplies.

Licensing/Certification

Requires Medical Assisting certification (within 12 months of employment): 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 frame.

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

Education

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

Minimum Experience

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

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

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

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Equal Opportunity Employment

All applicants will receive consideration 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 based on disability. For more information or to request accommodations, contact [e-mail].