Medical Assistant - Pacer Dr, Delaware

OhioHealth Corporation; Hohenwald (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth seeks a highly capable Medical Assistant Specialist to support physicians and clinical staff in ambulatory care. The role focuses on patient flow, EMR documentation (EPIC), and delivering quality care under supervision.

You will train new staff, promote safety and quality initiatives, and act as a subject matter expert for the care team. Training pathways include MA programs, paramedic or EMT-P backgrounds, with BLS certification within 120 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required along with MA program/military paramedic or EMT-P training.
• Must have completion of one of the listed Medical Assistant training paths.
• BLS certification within 120 days after hire.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates efficient patient flow and prepares patients for visits.
• Performs EMR documentation in Care Connect/EPIC.
• Maintains clean environment and reports equipment issues.
• Communicates respectfully with patients and coordinates care.
• Acts as SME/resource for quality and EMR training.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical collaboration

Preceptor training

EMR proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

HS Medical Assistant Career Tech Program

School of Medical Assisting

Military Medic training

Paramedic EMT-P training

1+ yr physician trained MA

Tools

EPIC

Job description

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 thepatient for the visitand providingspecific services as determined byproviders in accordance withproviderlicensure, OHpolicyand 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 EMRin basket.
• Maintains and cleans environment, work area, equipment, and communicates any equipment malfunctions toappropriatedept/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 andmonitors patient data; reportspatient data and patient need as directed.
• Maintainsdocumentation guidelines aroundpatient chargeable items/services.
• Ensuresprocesses 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 thedept/unit/practice in areas such as quality, performance improvement, andEMR(i.e., EPICSuper 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 supportsdevelopmentofstandard work and developsnecessary 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 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

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

• Experience usingEMR documentation, preferablyEPIC.
• Experience as an EPICSuperUseror trainer
• Experience as Preceptor

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

PCP Pacer Dr

Join 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

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