Medical Assistant (MA) - West Chester Ortho

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Medical Assistant for their West Chester Ortho location in Ohio. This entry-level position involves providing patient care, documenting medical information, and assisting providers with clinical tasks. The role requires certifications within one year and offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus along with comprehensive benefits. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Certification within 12 months of placement.
• Preferred BLS Basic Life Support upon hire.
• Healthcare experience or clerical physician practice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide indirect and direct patient care under provider direction.
• Document accurately in EMR and manage patient communications.
• Administer medications and vaccines as directed.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school degree

Vocational/technical degree in medical assisting

Job description

Medical Assistant (MA) - West Chester Ortho

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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 $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 performing 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 not limited to ordering supplies appropriately, tracking referrals, labs and diagnostic tests, disposing contaminated supplies, etc.

This position goes to the Kenwood and Fairfield offices as well as work at the West Chester office.

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 incumbent is unable to obtain MA certification, an Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE) is acceptable within same time period.

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

Education: High school degree, 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.

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

And much more

• 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. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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