Medical Assistant - Orthopedic

Prime Healthcare; Coshocton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Coshocton Regional Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians with patient care and to handle clerical and administrative tasks. You will schedule appointments, manage patient charts, and communicate information to patients to maximize the use of clinic services.

The role requires at least a high school diploma, an MA certification (preferred), and a current BLS certification. Prior health care or public-facing work experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for new hires.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum one year work experience in public contact job.
• Work experience in health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care, clerical, environmental and organization tasks.
• Handle appointment scheduling and chart management.
• Provide information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from clinic services.
• Convey a positive image of the organization.

Skills

Public contact experience

Clerical tasks

Patient information provision

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Job description

Overview

At Coshocton Regional Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, Coshocton Regional Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Coshocton Regional Medical Center is a 56-bed, not-for-profit hospital serving East Central Ohio, providing 24-hour emergency services and acute care services, including a network of hospital-based physician clinics. Coshocton Regional is an Accredited Chest Pain and Heart Failure Center and has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® by demonstrating compliance with national standards for health care quality and safety. For more information, please visit www.coshoctonhospital.org.

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting physicians with patient care, clerical, environmental and organization tasks. Responsible for appointment scheduling and chart management. Provides Information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services. Conveys a positive image of organization.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for new hires effective April 2014.

2. Medical Assistant Certification perferred.

3. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current

4. Minimum one year work experience in public contact job.

5. Work experience in health care preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf