Medical Assistant - Surgical Specialists Delaware

Berger Health System; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Berger Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support under physician supervision. The role emphasizes preparing patients for visits, assisting with care, and ensuring documentation accuracy in the EMR system, with attention to safety and efficiency.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent and one of the approved MA credentials, with BLS certification preferred, and prior physician-ma experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required, plus one of the listed medical assisting credentials.
• Completion of an MA career technical program or graduation from an accredited MA school.
• Military medic training or EMT-P certification acceptable.
• At least one year of physician-trained MA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates efficient patient flow and prepares the patient for the visit as directed by providers.
• Completes Care Connect EMR documentation and maintains EMR inbox.
• Performs administrative duties to keep patient information current and accurate.
• Maintains a clean environment, reports equipment issues, and supports safe patient care.
• Communicates respectfully with patients and the health care team to ensure quality, coordinated care.

Skills

Physician-trained MA experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

High School Medical Assistant Career Technical Program

Graduation from an accredited School of Medical Assisting

Military Medic training

Certification as a Paramedic EMT-P

BLS - Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)

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:**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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or Equivalent AND one of the following: · Completion of a High School Medical Assistant Career Technical Program, or · Graduation from an accredited School of Medical Assisting, or · Completion of Military Medic training, or · Certification as a Paramedic (EMT-P), or · At least one year of experience as a physician-trained Medical Assistant in a similar clinical 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:****Work Shift:**Day**Scheduled Weekly Hours :**40**Department**Surgical Specialists Delaware