Medical Practice Tech

OhioHealth; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Dublin, OH is seeking an administrative and basic level clinical support role to assist physician practices and ensure quality care delivery. This position performs rooming, basic patient care tasks, and non-invasive duties as needed.

Training will be provided, with placement into ambulatory care. Candidates should have a high school diploma, healthcare exposure, and comfortable using EMR systems like Care Connect to document encounters and coordinate care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Successful completion of orientation program.
• One year of healthcare experience is typical.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and perform basic patient care tasks such as vitals.
• Complete Care Connect EMR documentation.
• Perform administrative duties to keep information current.
• Pend medical orders and medication refills as appropriate.
• Record vitals and document in the EMR system.
• Perform EKGs as necessary.
• Provide transport assistance to patients.
• Maintain and clean exam rooms and equipment.
• Complete paperwork and enter data into EMR accurately.
• Communicate with patients respectfully and coordinate with the care team.
• Participate in ongoing training and education.

Skills

Basic clinical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Care Connect EMR

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Successful completion of competency-based orientation program.
• One year of experience typically gained through healthcare field

Responsibilities And Duties

• Successful 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 skills
• Performs necessary administrative duties that assure all information is current and updated
• Conducts following tasks as appropriate
  • Pend medical orders and medication refills
  • Perform and record vitals and rooming
  • Perform EKG as necessary
  • Prescription refill orders
  • Document telephone encounters
• o 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 manner
• o 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 model
• o 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

Additional Job Description

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

4th Trimester Clinic

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