Medical Assistant - Clinical Float

Central Ohio Primary Care•Westerville, OH

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides both administrative and clinical support to ensure efficient primary care delivery while fostering a smooth, compassionate, and patient-focused experience. Qualified candidates must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel to our different practices throughout Central Ohio. Pediatric experience preferred, open to LPN's as well with Pediatric experience.

Requirements

Required: Graduate of a Medical Assistant (MA), Licensed RN or LPN in the State of Ohio
Ability to remain flexible and adaptable to frequent assignment changes and varying clinical environments.
Ability to work with a variety of patient populations including Adults, Pediatrics, and specialty care.
Basic knowledge of immunizations, medications, and medical terminology.
Knowledge of Electronic Health Records systems preferred.
Must have proficient computer skills.
Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications, as directed.
Skill in taking vital signs.
Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.
Skill in maintaining department quality assurance.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
Strong critical thinking skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment; and able to lead by example.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly and document efficiently in an electronic health record.
Ability to efficiently work within an electronic health record.

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Prior experience working in a Medical office

Responsibilities

Work closely with assigned area team to ensure COPC and practice/site standards are being met to achieve patient satisfaction.
Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
Obtain/verify patient histories, vital signs, and chief complaint.
Maintain patient files, records, and other information regarding lab and radiology results, referrals, etc.
Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
Clean exam rooms per OSHA requirements.
Administer injections, draw blood, and assist Physician in preparing for minor procedures/physicals.
Prepare and maintain (including sterilization) supplies and equipment for treatments.
Adhere to OSHA and CLIA regulations.
May order and maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment.
Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments.
Attend required meetings as required or requested.
Participate in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
Maintain patient confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA regulation.
Ability to clearly capture requests and messages from patients and document in electronic health record as well as communicate to medical professionals within office and patients.