KPN Credentialed Med Asst

Kettering Health • Dayton, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the provider and/or practice manager, the KPN Credentialed Med Asst assists and delivers patient care duties, and provides administrative support throughout the practice. This position assists the provider in examination and treatment of patients, performing miscellaneous delegated duties under the direction of the provider. The role also involves interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, recording information in patients' charts, and preparing treatment rooms for examination. The position will be cross-trained to perform duties to enhance efficiency and continuity of delivery of patient care. Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Their mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health, with a commitment to helping individuals be their best and prioritizing safety. They provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.

Requirements

• For MA/CMA: Current Medical Assistant certification/registration as CCMA, CMA (AAMA), NCMA, RMA (through AMT) or completion of KHMG Medical Assistant Training Program or MA program through an accredited institution of higher learning and successful attainment of certification/registration within 15 months of hire
• For LPN: Graduate of accredited LPN program (or equivalent) with current Ohio license
• Medical assistants who are not certified or registered at the time of hire will be restricted from administering medication and entering Epic orders until the required credentials are obtained and verified

Nice To Haves

• 1-year clinical experience in a medical/physician office setting
• Practical knowledge in the following areas: examination process, diagnostic and treatment room procedures, medical equipment and instruments, safety hazards and precautions, confidentiality/discretion
• Experience with use of electronic medical records

Responsibilities

• Assists and delivers patient care duties
• Provides administrative support throughout the practice
• Assists the provider in examination and treatment of patients
• Performs miscellaneous delegated duties under the direction of provider
• Interviews patients
• Measures vital signs
• Records information in patients' charts
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients
• Will be cross-trained to perform duties to enhance efficiency and continuity of delivery of patient care

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees