Medical Practice Tech - Endocrinology

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Columbus, OH, seeks an administrative and basic clinical support role for endocrine practice. The position assists physicians in ambulatory care, ensuring smooth patient flow and accurate EMR entries. Training is provided to gain clinical experience before placement.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of an orientation, and about one year of healthcare experience. Day shift, 40 hours per week, with emphasis on safety and patient care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support clinical workflows and patient flow in the practice.
• Perform non-invasive rooming and basic vitals when needed.
• Complete EMR documentation accurately and timely.
• Handle routine administrative duties and patient communications.
• Assist with medication refills and order entry as directed.
• Maintain clean and stocked exam rooms and equipment.

Skills

Clinical rooming

Vitals collection

Administrative support

EMR documentation

Patient communication

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 (Required)

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Endocrinology Doctors

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