Medical Assistant or PCT

Auglaize Mercer General Surgery; Saint Marys (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Lake Health System in Saint Marys, Ohio, is seeking a Medical Assistant for our outpatient clinic. The role supports physicians, records patient histories, and assists with daily clinic operations in a full-time, day-shift capacity.

Ideal candidates will have completed an accredited Medical Assistant program or be near graduation, with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to patient-centered care. The team emphasizes collaboration, privacy, and high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or will graduate within 6 months.
• Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA or equivalent within 6 months.
• Excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients through the medical practice.
• Complete clinical assessments and document in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with physicians and health team to implement orders.
• Maintain patient privacy, confidentiality, and respectful care.
• Maintain infection control and supportive patient care in the clinic.

Skills

Clinical skills

Clerical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate Medical Assistant program

CMA certification within 6 months

Tools

Electronic Medical Record

Job description

Medical Office Building
St. Marys, OH 45885, USA

Description

Hours of Job

Full Time - Days

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patients through the medical practice.
• Completes clinical assessments of patients by completing history of present disease and illnesses with accuracy and documents appropriately in patient electronic medical record.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in implementing physician orders.
• Incorporates holistic approach to Patient Centered Medical Home, thus moving beyond problem focused care.
• Implements and documents clinical and technical aspects of care.
• Evaluates patient’s response and understanding to plan of care by using teach back method.
• Openly and appropriately communicates with patients, physicians, and other members of health team.
• Serves as a liaison for patients with outside agencies, businesses, and providers, establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family.
• Respect’s patient’s rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with all internal and external customers.
• Maintains established health system and work area policies and procedures, objectives, guest relations, safety, environmental and infection control guidelines.
• Assists in care and maintenance of work area equipment and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Basic clinical skills delivering patient care and clerical skills in an outpatient setting.
• Obtains and maintains successful completion of BCLS Healthcare Provider Course.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with patients, families, physicians, coworkers, and public.

Education/Certifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or will be graduating within 6 months of hire.
• Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA or other certifying body as deemed acceptable by the Practice Manager or will obtain this credentialing within 6 months of hire.

Experience

• Previous medical practice experience preferred but not required.

Grand Lake Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. GLHS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all of our locations. In addition, Grand Lake Health System is an At-Will Employment employer.

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