Medical Assistant - Certified - PRN

Certified Medical Assistant – Certified

Under the direction of the Provider(s) and Practice Supervisor, the MA is the first point of care in the medical practice. This position assists the Provider(s) with patient procedures and may perform routine laboratory tests. This individual works hand‑in‑hand with the Provider(s) to achieve quality outcomes for the patient.

Beginning at $19.72 per hour

PRN Status

• A PRN schedule is typically less than part‑time; however, the employee may choose to work a full‑time schedule for a day, period of days, or short time period.
• Attendance rules will apply (per EH‑9.2), once a schedule is accepted.
• Employee is required to work a minimum of 8 hours per pay period (every 2 weeks), unless deemed unnecessary by NHC Leadership.
• Employee must clock in/out for all time worked, with meal periods of 30 minutes and completely relieved of duties.
• Employee must approve their timecard at the end of each pay period.
• Employee will be required to accept work at all of the NHC facilities.
• All monthly Paycor Learning must be completed timely.
• Employee must log in to OCHIN and review updates each time the employee works in order to ensure continued access.
• Employee is not eligible for attendance bonus, holiday pay, and On‑Demand pay.
• Employee is eligible for long‑term recognition bonus.

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• Routinely demonstrate a strong commitment to NHC’s behavioral standards by serving as a role model to others.
• Take ownership and hold co‑workers accountable. Actively promote behavioral standards to others by acknowledging good performance and coaching or intervening when performance needs improvement.
• Make suggestions on how service can be improved.
• Adheres to NHC’s confidentiality policies related to patients, family and visitors, staff physicians and customers. Responsible for the protection of confidentiality of data at all times.
• Takes pride and care in personal appearance and reports to work in attire that projects professionalism and respect. Adheres to NHC’s dress code guidelines at all times.
• Completes all required education and employee health requirements on time.
• Works in a safe manner and follows all safety requirements.

• Prepares exam rooms for patient use by cleaning the rooms between patients and ensuring that each room is stocked with the appropriate supplies. Prepares procedure trays as necessary.
• Triages patient phone calls, reviews patient test results, pharmacy calls and reviews patient medications. Provides patient education appropriate to patient diagnosis and quality standards established by NHC.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms and checks vital signs as needed. Interviews patients to assess needs. Records reason(s) for visit, current medications and takes temperature if necessary. Instructs patients on how to prepare for physician's examination. Completes routine forms as appropriate (school physical, immunization records, etc.). Ensures chart documentation is completed in a timely manner and in accordance with practice policy and procedure.
• Assists provider(s) with patient procedures such as suture removal, wart and mole removal, pap smears, minor surgeries, etc. Also administers EKGs, injections, immunizations, vision and hearing tests and venipuncture.
• Performs lab tests in accordance with needs of patient and as directed by the Provider/Practice Manager and/or Laboratory Director. Prepares specimens for in‑house and reference labs as appropriate. Operates and calibrates laboratory equipment. Maintains laboratory documentation in accordance with CLIA standards and practice specific protocol.
• Schedules offsite diagnostic tests and referrals to other providers. Records procedures ordered and tracks results.
• Performs front office duties and other duties as required.
• Performs all duties respectful of confidentiality and safety of all patients, employees and providers.
• Must be committed to Patient Satisfaction and Patient Safety.
• Performs prior authorizations and pre‑certifications when appropriate. Monitors patient portal, In Basket tasks, and e‑mails daily.
• Assures that…