Medical Assistant (MA) Kenwood Vein Solution

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Assistant to deliver high-quality patient care. This role involves direct patient interaction, documentation, and collaboration with healthcare professionals. Candidates should be certified or willing to obtain certification within a year. The position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance with AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Certification in Medical Assisting required within 12 months.
• BLS Basic Life Support preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under provider's direction.
• Document patient needs and administer medications as directed.
• Manage patient calls and track referrals and labs.

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 provider's direction.

Under the provider's supervision, 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 them to the provider. They understand and adhere to legal responsibilities within the Medical Assistant role.

They participate in planning and implementing patient care within the scope of Medical Assisting practice, troubleshoot issues, and escalate problems as needed. They demonstrate standards of excellence in all interactions with both internal and external customers.

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

They document accurately in the EMR, manage My Chart requests, handle incoming patient calls, and manage in-basket messages following provider instructions.

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

Licensing/Certification

Certification in Medical Assisting (required 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 timeframe.

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, 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 plans when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to 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, contact [e-mail]. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the employment process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].