Medical Assistant - Vascular Surgery

promedica; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ProMedica is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to work directly with patients and providers to deliver clinical excellence and enhanced patient experience. You will prepare patients for visits by taking vital signs, performing tests, and prepping schedules, following clinical protocols and regulatory standards.

You will engage with patients and the healthcare team, answer calls, relay messages for providers or nurses, and act as a resource and role model for MA and Patient Service

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Experience in the medical industry, including patient care or non-patient care roles; continuing education in healthcare accepted in lieu of experience.
• Registration or Certification as a Medical Assistant through an accredited body, or active LPN/RN license.
• BLS (CPR) current or must obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Take and document vital signs and perform specialized tests to prepare patients for visits.
• Interact with patients, peers, and health-care team members to support clinical excellence.
• Answer patient calls and relay messages for providers or nurses; follow clinical protocols and regulatory standards.
• Serve as a resource and role model for Medical Assistants and Patient Service Coordinator teams.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Leadership

Education

High school diploma

MA program completion

1 year MA experience

Job description

Location:

ProMedica Conrad Jobst Tower Department:

Weekly Hours: 40

Status: Full time

Shift: Days (United States of America)

Job Summary:

As a Certified Medical Assistant at ProMedica, you will work directly with patients and providers to deliver clinical excellence and enhanced patient experience.

You will prepare patients for visits by taking and documenting vital signs, performing specialized tests and preparing schedules. These tasks require following clinical protocols, regulatory requirements and standards.

Communication is key in this role; you will interact with patients, peers and all members of the health care team. You will also apply your clinical knowledge when answering patient phone calls and relaying messages for providers or nurses.

This position also requires leadership skills as you will act as a resource and role model for Medical Assistants and Patient Service Coordinator teams.

The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It should not be considered exhaustive.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School graduate or equivalent. Completion of a recognized MA program at an accredited college or university or worked 1 year as an MA to meet the requirements to become certified.
• Experience in the medical industry, including patient care or non-patient care roles. In lieu of experience, will accept continuing education in a healthcare related area of study.
• Registration or Certification as a Medical Assistant through accredited body required ; or active license from applicable state as an LPN/RN.
• BLS (CPR), must present a current BLS course card from the AHA at time of employment , or obtain certification within 90 days of hire.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• 1 year experience in direct patient care.

ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus .

Benefits:

We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It's what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact [e-mail]

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