Medical Assistant: Patient Care, EMR & Diagnostics

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist in examination and treatment under physician direction. You will maintain patient flow, review systems, vitals, and medical history, and ensure accurate EMR documentation for each visit.

You will also prepare charts, assist with phlebotomy and basic clinical tasks, and support pharmacy communications for refills and pre-authorizations. A focus on patient confidentiality and quality care is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate Degree and/or Certified/Registered MA preferred.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or previous Medical Assisting experience required.
• 2 to 5 years MA or other relevant experience preferred; practice in different care settings (eg. Primary care, Specialty, EMT, etc.).
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, EMR and scheduling systems) required. Strong verbal and social skills to interact with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of physician.
• Maintains patient flow during clinic hours and documents review of systems, vital signs, and medical history.
• Records patient information in the EMR and prepares patient charts for visits by scanning and reviewing medical records.
• Refills medications and pre-authorizes medications; communicates with patient, pharmacy, or insurer as needed.
• Obtains pertinent medical information to facilitate medical decision making and responds to MyChart as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Social skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate Degree preferred

Medical Assistant program graduate

Tools

EMR systems

Scheduling systems

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist in examination and treatment under physician direction. You will maintain patient flow, review systems, vitals, and medical history, and ensure accurate EMR documentation for each visit.

You will also prepare charts, assist with phlebotomy and basic clinical tasks, and support pharmacy communications for refills and pre-authorizations. A focus on patient confidentiality and quality care is essential.