Medical Assistant - Norwalk Pediatrics Office

Fisher Titus Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hours: 30-40 hrs/wk

Benefits: Medical & Dental, 401K match

Job summary

Fisher-Titus in Norwalk, OH is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Norwalk Pediatrics Office to support providers and patients. You will greet patients, collect demographics, take vitals, and assist with minor procedures and injections.

You will manage the front desk flow and document patient encounters in the EHR. Required CCMA, CMA, or RMA certification, CPR certification, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• CCMA, CMA or RMA certification required.
• CPR certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients at check-in and verify demographics.
• Input patient information and collect insurance co-pays.
• Check patients in and out; schedule tests and appointments.
• Answer phones and route messages to staff.
• Assist with minor procedures and injections; monitor patient condition.
• Document interventions and chart day-of-visit encounters.
• Label, track and report test specimens/results; maintain infection control.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

CCMA

CMA

RMA

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

Medical Assistant - Norwalk Pediatrics Office

Locations

Showing 1 location

Norwalk, OH 44857, USA

Description

Caring For the Community You Love

Choose a career to make a difference in people's lives every day, choose Fisher-Titus!

Perks of working at Fisher-Titus:

• Hours of Work-30-40hrs weekly- Hours vary depending on staffing needs.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package- Medical & Dental coverage, 401K match, paid time off, tuition assistance and more!

About Fisher-Titus:

Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area’s 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation.

Vision: Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community

Mission: Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promotes lifelong health and wellness for our community

General Summary:

Under the supervision of the Physician/Provider, assists in minor office procedures and injections, performs patient intake assessments, discharges patients from clinic and procedures, educates patient on procedures and medication changes, as well as new medications. Manages message center including taking phone calls off voicemail and entering them into EHR.

Essential Functions:

• Greet patients at check in and verify that all patient demographics are correct.
• Have new patients complete an information sheet, copy insurance cards, and collect patient insurance co-pays as necessary.
• Input patient information into the computer. Check patients in and also check patients out by scheduling future appointments or outpatient tests.
• Answer telephones and route the calls to the correct party. Take messages for all staff and physicians.
• Demonstrates the skills necessary to implement medical plan of care, clinical intervention, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
• Fulfills patient care responsibilities which may include: accompanying patients to exam room, assessing patient's general condition, collecting history, vital signs, and ensures patient needs are met.
• Documents all interventions, patient/family responses, responsible for charting patient encounter day of visit to ensure a well documented, organized, and chronological medical record.
• Labeling, documenting, and tracking all specimens or tests ordered/received following the set standards. Also responsible for reporting all test results to physician.
• Sets up instruments and equipment according to proper protocol and cleans exam rooms between patient visits adhering to infection control/safety guidelines.

Education

Required

High School or better in General.

Experience

Required

CCMA, CMA or RMA required

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Cert Medical Assistant

Certification CPR

Registered Medical Asst

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