Medical Practice Tech

Berger Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking an Administrative Support / Clinical Assistant to assist physician practices with basic clinical and clerical tasks. The role includes rooming patients, recording vitals, EMR documentation in Care Connect, and coordinating between the health care team.

The position provides training, supports patient safety, and contributes to smooth clinic operations in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. Day shifts with 40 hours weekly are typical.

Qualifications

• High School or GED (Required).
• Experience in clinical support or medical assisting preferred.
• Ability to perform basic rooming and vitals.

Responsibilities

• Complete clinical competencies for the practice site to enable efficient patient flow (e.g., rooming, medication refills, basic patient care).
• Perform EMR documentation in Care Connect.
• Attend training to gain clinical experience before placement at ambulatory care site.
• Perform rooming, vitals, and basic patient care tasks as needed.
• Assist with prescription refills and medication requests.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of exam rooms and equipment.

Skills

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Basic patient care

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Care Connect EMR

EKG machine

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:Provides administrative and basic level clinical support to physician practices to ensure the delivery of quality healthcare services. This role does not function as a formal Medical Assistant but may be required to perform basic, non-invasive rooming and VS skills if needed.Attends training to gain clinical experience before placement into ambulatory care site.Responsibilities And Duties:RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESSuccessful completion of clinical competencies established for the practice site enabling efficient and effective patient flow, ie. Rooming, medication refills, basic patient care skills.Successful completion of Care Connect EMR documentation skillsPerforms necessary administrative duties that assure all information is current and updatedConducts following tasks as appropriatePend medical orders and medication refillsPerform and record vitals and roomingPerform EKG as necessaryPrescription refill ordersDocument telephone encounterso Communicates, collaborates, and anticipates the needs of the health care team in order to ensure continuity and quality of care and coordination of services.o Maintains and cleans environment, work area, equipment, and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate dept/unit personnel.o Stocks and cleans exam room after use.o Communicates malfunctioning equipment/ instruments to appropriate department/unit staff. Removes from service any malfunctioning equipment.o Orders and puts away supplies.o Provides transport assistance to patients when needed (i.e. wheelchair, walker, etc.).o Maintaining office logs and rounding summaries.o Completes paperwork preparation for office.o Enters external data into EMR system correctly.o Communicates with patients and customers in a respectful and caring mannero Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.o Promotes and advocates for patient quality, safety, and experience initiatives. Acts as a role modelo Is compliant with scope of practiceAs 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 timeMinimum Qualifications:High School or GED (Required)Additional Job Description:Work Shift:DayScheduled Weekly Hours :40DepartmentOrtho Trauma GrantJoin 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 industryEqual Employment OpportunityOhioHealth 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