Lead Medical Assistant - Psychiatry

The University of Toledo • Toledo, OH

4d • $18 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Medical Assistant provides individualized, direct patient care of patients under the supervision of a physician. The Lead Medical Assistant assists in the implementation of the delivery of health care services, assists fellow employees in providing the highest quality personalized patient care, and maintains a positive work relationship with the health care team. Administers medications only under the direction, supervision and control of the physician. Electronic Medical Record (EMR) order entry for medication, laboratory or radiology may be completed when physician delegated.

The ages of patients served spans the spectrum of the life cycle. Care will be directed at taking vital signs, assisting patients to room, and assisting the nurses, physicians, students and residents in the clinical area, recognizing that every age group has unique developmental characteristics influencing the approach that should be utilized in caring for these patients.

Requirements

• Medical Assisting Diploma, Degree, or Certificate is required. May consider other medical certificates in a related field if combined with a CMA/RMA certification.
• Current CMA/RMA certification or Ohio LPN license validated through primary source verification is required.
• American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR certification is required for MAs. Will accept American Red Cross “Adult & Pediatric CPR” at time of hire only. Certification must be active at time of hire and maintained throughout employment in position.
• American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification is required for LPNs. Will accept American Red Cross “CPR for Professional Rescuers” at time of hire only. Certification must be active at time of hire and maintained throughout employment in position.
• Possesses knowledge and skills in techniques of good patient care and maintains competency through continuing education.
• Exhibits accuracy, integrity, and flexibility to work multiple outpatient areas.
• Motivated to plan and organize work, and to work without supervision.
• Is tactful and courteous in dealing with patients and visitors.
• Able to maintain an effective working relationships with personnel and the medical staff.
• Required to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be punctual and dependable.
• Successfully completes clinic specific competencies.
• Adheres to UTMC Customer Service & iCare values.
• Requires the ability to operate various types of office equipment, including but not limited to: Personal computer, fax machines, copiers, and telephones.
• Able to document care legibly in hand written text.
• Able to navigate through the EMR and record required data accurately and efficiently.
• Able to communicate and collaborate with team members including but not limited to physicians, nurses, managers, other MAs and other team members.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Ambulatory Care medical assisting or nursing experience is preferred.
• Previous Electronic Medical Records experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized, direct patient care of patients under the supervision of a physician.
• Assists in the implementation of the delivery of health care services.
• Assists fellow employees in providing the highest quality personalized patient care.
• Maintains a positive work relationship with the health care team.
• Administers medications only under the direction, supervision and control of the physician.
• Completes Electronic Medical Record (EMR) order entry for medication, laboratory or radiology when physician delegated.
• Takes vital signs.
• Assists patients to room.
• Assists nurses, physicians, students and residents in the clinical area.

Benefits

• The University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free.
• Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree