Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery

OhioHealth; Hilliard (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in the Columbus area is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians with patient care and administrative duties in our Ortho Surgeons Britton Pkwy practice. You will prepare patients for visits, assist with EMR documentation, and help maintain an efficient patient workflow throughout the day.

Responsibilities include EMR care, patient communication, team collaboration, data collection, and ongoing quality and process improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, plus one of the listed programs or credentials.
• Completion of a Care Connect EMR documentation skill set.
• BLS - Basic Life Support certification required.
• Multiple pathways to qualify as Medical Assistant per minimum qualifications.
• Experience as a physician-trained MA in a similar clinical setting is acceptable.
• Ability to perform administrative and clinical duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates efficient patient flow and prepares patients for visits.
• Performs Care Connect EMR documentation and related duties.
• Maintains EMR in-basket and updates information accurately.
• Maintains clean environment, work area, and equipment; reports malfunctions.
• Communicates with patients in a respectful and caring manner.
• Collaborates with the health care team to ensure continuity of care.
• Collects and monitors patient data; reports as directed.
• Follows documentation guidelines for patient charges and services.
• Monitors quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency of services.
• Engages in process and quality improvement activities; supports new services.
• Takes part in ongoing professional development and training; acts as a preceptor when needed.
• Supports safety and reliability as a High Reliability Organization (HRO).

Skills

EMR documentation

Patient interaction

Clinical support

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

High School Medical Assistant Career Technical Program

Graduation from an accredited School of Medical Assisting

Military Medic training

Certification as a Paramedic (EMT-P)

At least one year of experience as a physician-trained Medical Assistant in a similar clinical setting

Tools

Care Connect EMR

EPIC Super User

Job description

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Job Description Summary:

This position is responsible for administrative and clinical duties delegated by the physician. The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting physician with patient care in compliance with the Ohio Administrative Code. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, routine clinical and administrative duties as needed to meet the needs of the practice to which it is assigned. The duties of the Medical Assistant vary from office to office based on size and specialty of the practice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or Equivalent AND one of the following:

· Completion of a High School Medical Assistant Career Technical Program, or

· Graduation from an accredited School of Medical Assisting, or

· Completion of Military Medic training, or

· Certification as a Paramedic (EMT-P), or

· At least one year of experience as a physician-trained Medical Assistant in a similar clinical setting.

Responsibilities And Duties:

Facilitates efficient and effective patient flow including preparing the patient for the visit and providing specific services as determined by providers in accordance with provider licensure, OH policy and scope of practice.

Successful completion of Care Connect EMR documentation skills.

Performs necessary administrative duties that assure all information is current and updated. Includes maintenance and monitoring of EMR in basket.

Maintains and cleans environment, work area, equipment, and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate dept/unit personnel.

Communicates with patients and customers in a respectful and caring manner.

Communicates, collaborates, and anticipates the needs of the health care team to ensure continuity and quality of care and coordination of services.

Collects and monitors patient data; reports patient data and patient need as directed.

Maintains documentation guidelines around patient chargeable items/services.

Ensures processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency.

Engages in process and quality improvement activities. Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility.

Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.

Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.

Promotes and advocates for patient quality, safety, and experience initiatives. Acts as a role model.

Serves as SME/resource to the dept/unit/practice in areas such as quality, performance improvement, and EMR (i.e., EPIC Super User).

Has oversight of efficient and effective patient flow including preparing the patient for the visit/admission and providing specific services and education as determined by the providers in accordance with licensure and policy.

Leads and supports development of standard work and develops necessary customizations.

Functions as a clinical preceptor and is responsible for training new staff.

Is compliant with scope of practice.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

High School or GED (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Additional Job Description:

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Ortho Surgeons Britton Pkwy

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment