Medical Assistant (MA) - Kenwood Cardio

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

Job summary

Mercy Health Partners is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team in Cincinnati. This role involves providing direct patient care, documenting medical information, and administering medications under supervision. Candidates should have a high school diploma and be certified in Medical Assisting within 12 months of employment. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Prescription coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance with AD&D

Employer retirement contributions

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• Medical Assisting certification within 12 months of employment required.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification preferred.
• At least one year of healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care under provider supervision.
• Documents patient needs and significant changes in condition.
• Administers medications and manages patient communications.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Vocational/technical degree in medical assisting

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 their scope of practice and in alignment with standards of excellence and quality. The Medical Assistant provides 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. They identify significant changes in patient condition through data collection and report these to the provider. The role requires understanding and adherence to legal responsibilities and requirements.

Participates in planning and implementing patient care within the scope of Medical Assisting practice, troubleshooting issues, and escalating problems as needed. Demonstrates excellence in all interactions with internal and external customers.

Within scope and state guidelines, administers ordered medications and vaccines via oral, injection, or topical routes. May perform casting duties according to state regulations and certification requirements.

Accurately documents in EMR, manages My Chart requests, incoming patient calls, and in-basket messages following the provider’s instructions.

Additional duties include ordering supplies, tracking referrals, labs, and diagnostic tests, and disposing of contaminated supplies.

Licensing/Certification

Required: Medical Assisting certification within 12 months of employment (e.g., Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, or National Certified Medical Assistant). If unable to obtain MA certification, an Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE) is acceptable within the same period.

Preferred: BLS Basic Life Support certification prior to independent patient care.

Education

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

Minimum Experience

At least one year of healthcare experience or 24 months of clerical physician practice experience preferred.

Many of our 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.

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 accommodations, contact [e-mail].