Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant (Float) – $500 Sign On Bonus

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This position is responsible for administrative and clinical duties delegated by the physician. The Medical Assistant assists the physician with patient care in compliance with the Ohio Administrative Code. Responsibilities include routine clinical and administrative duties, patient flow coordination, EMR documentation, environment maintenance, communication with patients and the health care team, patient data collection, quality and process improvement, and training new staff.

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

• Facilitate efficient and effective patient flow including preparing patients for visits and providing specific services as determined by providers in accordance with licensure, OH policy, and scope of practice.
• Perform EMR documentation with Care Connect and maintain EMR accuracy.
• Carry out administrative duties that ensure all information is current and updated, including monitoring EMR in basket.
• Maintain and clean the environment, work area, and equipment, and communicate any equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Communicate with patients and customers in a respectful and caring manner.
• Collaborate with the health care team to anticipate needs and ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Collect and monitor patient data; report patient data and needs as directed.
• Maintain documentation guidelines around patient chargeable items/services.
• Continuously monitor processes and services for quality, cost‑effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Engage in process and quality improvement activities, and implement recommendations to improve operational efficiency.
• Continuously study the professional field, best practices, and maintain professional competence, knowledge, and skills.
• 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.
• Serve as SME/resource to the department/unit/practice in quality, performance improvement, and EMR (i.e., EPIC Super User).
• Provide patient flow oversight, including preparing patients for visits/admissions and providing services and education as determined by providers.
• Lead and support development of standard work and necessary customizations.
• Act as clinical preceptor and train new staff.
• Ensure compliance with scope of practice.

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Department: PCP Kelnor Dr

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