Medical Assistant - Pacer Dr, Delaware

OhioHealth Corporation; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth Corporation in Delaware is seeking a Medical Assistant at Lewis Center Health Center. You will provide clinical support, prepare patients for visits, document in EPIC, and assist clinicians with daily workflow to ensure quality care.

This role emphasizes teamwork, patient communication, and adherence to safety standards as part of an HRO mindset. Candidates should have a HS diploma, MA training or related EMT/paramedic background, and be prepared to train new staff and support process

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of HS Medical Assistant Career Tech Program or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience with EPIC EMR documentation is preferred.
• Ability to train new staff and support quality initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates efficient patient flow and prepares patients for visits.
• Performs EMR documentation and maintains patient records.
• Maintains environment, equipment, and coordinates with health care team.
• Communicates with patients in a respectful, caring manner.
• Supports quality and safety initiatives and process improvements.
• Acts as SME/resource for quality, EMR, and training needs.

Skills

EMR documentation

Patient care

Team collaboration

Quality improvement

Education

Medical Assistant program

Military medic training

Paramedic training

Tools

EPIC EMR

EPIC SuperUser

Job description

## Medical Assistant - Pacer Dr, DelawareApply: LEWIS CENTER HEALTH CENTER: Full time: Posted Today: JR160573**We are more than a health system. We are a belief system.** We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.**Job Description Summary:**• Provides clinical support to health care professionals to ensure the delivery of quality health care services. • Provides clinical support to physician practices to ensure the delivery of quality health care services in Physician Practice. • Serves as a clinical subject matter expert in the practice. • Trains new clinical staff if 2+more years of experience. • Leads and promotes clinical quality and safety standards. • May attend MA Academy training to gain clinical experience before placement into ambulatory care site if MA training was obtained in Career Tech or Military Program, or unable to pass MA competencies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or Equivalent AND one of the following: Completion of HS Medical Assistant Career Tech Program or School of Medical Assisting or Military Medic training or Paramedic (EMT-P) training or 1+ yr. as a physician trained MA in a like practice After Hire Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program with medical assisting focus LIFE SUPPORT \\ Basic Life Support (BLS) within In 120 days of hire**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:**High School Diploma or Equivalent **AND** one of the following:* Completion of HS Medical Assistant Career Tech Program or* School of Medical Assisting or* Military Medic training or* Paramedic (EMT-P) training or* 1+ yr. as a physician trained MA in a like practiceAfter Hire* Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program with medical assisting focus* LIFE SUPPORT \\ Basic Life Support (BLS) within In 120 days of hire**SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE*** Experience using EMR documentation, preferably EPIC .* Experience as an EPIC SuperUser or trainer* Experience as Preceptor**Work Shift:**Day**Scheduled Weekly Hours :**40**Department**PCP Pacer DrJoin us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry