Medical Assistant

Job Description Summary

This position is responsible for administrative and clinical duties delegated by the physician. The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the 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 the size and specialty of the practice.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (Required)
• Completion of a High School Medical Assistant Career Technical Program
• Graduation from an accredited School of Medical Assisting
• Completion of Military Medic training
• Certification as a Paramedic (EMT‑P)
• At least one year of experience as a physician‑trained Medical Assistant in a similar clinical setting

• Facilitate efficient and effective patient flow including preparing the patient for the visit and providing specific services as determined by providers in accordance with licensure, Ohio policy and scope of practice.
• Maintain successful completion of Care Connect EMR documentation skills.
• Perform necessary administrative duties to assure all information is current and updated, including maintenance and monitoring of EMR in the basket.
• Maintain and clean the environment, work area, equipment, and communicate any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department/unit personnel.
• Communicate with patients and customers in a respectful and caring manner.
• Communicate, collaborate, and anticipate the needs of the health care team to ensure continuity and quality of care and coordination of services.
• Collect and monitor patient data; report patient data and patient needs as directed.
• Maintain documentation guidelines around patient chargeable items/services.
• Ensure processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Engage in process and quality improvement activities and make recommendations to improve operational efficiency and establish new services.
• Engage in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
• Complete required continuous training and education, including department‑specific requirements.
• Promote and advocate for patient quality, safety, and experience initiatives.
• Act as a role model and serve as SME/resource to the department/unit/practice in areas such as quality, performance improvement, and EMR (e.g., EPIC Super User).
• Lead and support the development of standard work and necessary customizations.
• Function as a clinical preceptor responsible for training new staff.
• Ensure compliance with scope of practice and focus on safety, quality, and efficiency as an HRO.

• Shift: Day
• Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40

Ohio Health is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Ohio Health 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.