Medical Assistant - Primary Care - Athens

OhioHealth; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant for their Primary Care facility in Athens. The role involves multitasking across various administrative and clinical duties to ensure exceptional patient care. Candidates should possess a strong commitment to quality care and effective communication skills, with relevant certification and training in medical assistance.

Qualifications

• Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants required.
• Completion of a medical assistant career program preferred.
• At least one year of experience in a clinical setting desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician with patient care and clinical procedures.
• Perform administrative duties including maintaining EMR.
• Engage in continuous training to maintain professional competence.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Medical Assistant - Primary Care - Athens

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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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

High School or GED (Required)MA - Medical Assistant - Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants

Additional Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or Equivalent AND one of the following:

• Completion of Medical Assistant Career Tech Program
• Completion of School of Medical Assisting
• Military Medic Training
• Paramedic (EMT-P) Training
• At least one year of experience as a physician-trained Medical Assistant in a similar clinical setting
  
  

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

PCP Athens MOB

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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