Certified Medical Assistant

LOWER LIGHTS CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER INC•Columbus, OH

12d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Lower Lights Christian Health Center (LLCHC) is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant to support primary health care and patient care management. The role prepares patients for examinations and treatment, assists providers, maintains accurate medical records, and helps ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. The Medical Assistant also builds effective relationships with patients, providers, staff, and the public, and may be asked to cover other LLCHC locations. The position is based at the Northland location in Columbus, Ohio. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday morning coverage. Candidates must be available from 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; hours may occasionally run beyond that window. Travel is listed as negligible. LLCHC serves Central Ohio through seven locations and offers whole-person care and related services. The organization describes its mission as serving people regardless of ability to pay.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program; applicants not yet certified must be willing to take the certification test upon hire; OR completion of an LPN program with current Ohio licensure.
Hands-on phlebotomy experience with draws, at minimum at the classroom-experience level.
Knowledge of childhood immunizations, medical terminology, and medical procedures.
Experience using an electronic medical record system.
Current CPR certification or ability to obtain it before hire.
Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and teamwork skills.
Availability from 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; hours may occasionally run over.
Ability to work Monday through Friday and provide occasional Saturday morning coverage.
Willingness and ability to cover other locations as required.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of experience working as a CMA, RMA, or LPN in a primary care setting.
Experience working with pediatrics, including childhood immunizations.
Experience with NextGen or Epic electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

Interact with patients and visitors promptly, courteously, and professionally; room patients and verify or update pertinent information.
Process patients before departure, including scheduling follow-up appointments and providing after-visit summaries.
Communicate with patients using available medical interpretation tools, including during in-person and phone conversations and when leaving voicemails.
Use the computer system to complete daily tasks and scan patient documents into the electronic medical record; keep scanning current.
Cover other locations as required and follow LLCHC employee policies, including attendance standards.
Prepare patients for examinations and treatment, obtain appropriate patient information and vital signs, and prepare exam and treatment rooms.
Assist providers with treatments, minor surgery, Pap smears, and physicals; perform in-office testing and treatment.
Collect urine and blood specimens and administer immunizations or medications according to provider orders.
Maintain patient confidentiality and communicate effectively with medical staff, patients, and the public.
Complete provider-requested patient follow-up calls, call in prescriptions or refills as ordered, instruct patients on test preparation, and confer with providers about patient care, teaching, and testing.
Document assessments, patient education, telephone calls, and patient or family encounters clearly, completely, legibly, and in a timely manner.
Maintain current BLS certification and follow hand-washing, universal-precaution, fire-safety, and emergency procedures.
Complete OSHA/CLIA logs and assist the office manager with vaccine temperature log recordings as requested.
Work cooperatively with coworkers and demonstrate effective time management, organization, and independent functioning.
Keep clinical areas clean, organized, and safe; disinfect instruments and related materials and operate autoclaves according to policy.
Check patient rooms for cleanliness and supplies, request supplies before they run out, and inform the office manager of supply needs.
Keep meals to designated break-room or other non-clinical, non-patient-facing areas.
Attend required meetings and in-service education, participate on committees as requested, maintain relevant professional certifications, and pursue continuing education and training.