Medical Assistant - Primary Care

OhioHealth; Galloway (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Galloway, Ohio, is hiring a Medical Assistant to facilitate patient flow and maintain EMR documentation. The ideal candidate will possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, and credentials such as BLS, along with at least one year of relevant experience.

This full-time role focuses on patient care and operational efficiency while supporting healthcare initiatives. You will collaborate closely with the healthcare team and engage in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• 1 year working experience as a Medical Assistant in a similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates efficient patient flow and prepares patients for visits.
• Documents patient information using EMR.
• Communicates with patients and healthcare team effectively.
• Manages and monitors patient data.

Skills

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS - Basic Life Support

Experience using EMR documentation

Experience as an EPIC SuperUser

Communication skills

Education

Completion of HS Medical Assistant Career Tech Program

School of Medical Assisting

Military Medic training

Paramedic (EMT-P) training

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Job Description Summary

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

• 1 Year working as an MA in similar 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

• 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

• Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program with medical assisting focus
• LIFE SUPPORT Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 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 Galloway

  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.