Medical Assistant II - Mt Auburn Sleep Program - Full Time - Days

Christ Hospital • Cincinnati, OH

275d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant II at Mt Auburn Sleep Program is responsible for assisting in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. This full-time position requires maintaining patient flow during clinic hours, documenting vital signs, updating medical histories, and ensuring accurate patient information is recorded in the electronic medical record (EMR). The role also involves preparing patient charts, refilling medications, maintaining treatment rooms, and operating diagnostic equipment. The Medical Assistant will work closely with patients, physicians, and other healthcare staff to ensure a high standard of care and compliance with legal regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or previous Medical Assisting experience required.
• 2 to 5 years MA or other relevant experience preferred.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, EMR and scheduling systems) required.
• Strong verbal and social skills to facilitate working respectfully with patients, physicians, visitors, co-workers, and drug reps.
• Ability and willingness to travel to other physician offices as requested or needed.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree and/or Certified/Registered MA preferred.
• Complementary clinical skills such as phlebotomy, performing EKGs, stitches removal, splinting, etc. are highly preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient flow during clinic hours.
• Documents review of systems; measures vital signs such as pulse rate, respirations, blood pressure, weight and height.
• Updates past and current medical, social and family history; reviews medications and updates medication list at each visit.
• Correctly records patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Prepares patient charts in EMR for visits by scanning, abstracting, and reviewing necessary medical records.
• Refills medications and pre-authorizes medications including communicating with the patient, pharmacy, or insurance company.
• Maintains recording of patient samples and other medications and disposes expired medications.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients; maintains clean, fully supplied exam rooms.
• Orders medical supplies as needed.
• Completes patient assistance paperwork/requests as needed.
• Obtains pertinent medical information from patients to facilitate medical decision making.
• Returns calls and responds to MyChart as needed.
• Works in-baskets, daily work flow logs, and work queues in EMR/Practice Management system.
• Answers incoming calls, schedules appointments, checks-in and out patients, and completes pre-certifications for prescriptions, procedures, and surgeries.
• Operates EKG, cardiac monitors, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED