Medical Assistant - Neurosurgery

OhioHealth

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Grant area location is hiring for a day shift, full-time medical assistant to work in our general neurology outpatient care site. The hours for this role is 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Associate will travel to the Pickerington Neurology care site (1) day per week. This position is responsible for administrative and clinical duties delegated by the physician. The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting physician with patient care in compliance with the Ohio Administrative Code. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, routine clinical and administrative duties as needed to meet the needs of the practice to which it is assigned. The duties of the Medical Assistant vary from office to office based on size and specialty of the practice. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent AND one of the following:
Completion of Medical Assistant Career Tech Program
Completion of School of Medical Assisting
Military Medic Training
Paramedic (EMT-P) Training
1 year experience working as an MA in similar setting
High School or GED (Required)
BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - American Red Cross
Completion of HS Medical Assistant Career Tech Program or
School of Medical Assisting or
Military Medic training or
Paramedic (EMT-P) training
Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program with medical assisting focus
LIFE SUPPORT \ Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Experience using EMR documentation, preferably EPIC .
Experience as an EPIC SuperUser or trainer
Experience as Preceptor

Responsibilities

Facilitates efficient and effective patient flow including preparing the patient for the visit and providing specific services as determined by providers in accordance with provider licensure, OH policy and scope of practice.
Successful completion of Care Connect EMR documentation skills.
Performs necessary administrative duties that assure all information is current and updated. Includes maintenance and monitoring of EMR in basket.
Maintains and cleans environment, work area, equipment, and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate dept/unit personnel.
Communicates with patients and customers in a respectful and caring manner.
Communicates, collaborates, and anticipates the needs of the health care team to ensure continuity and quality of care and coordination of services.
Collects and monitors patient data; reports patient data and patient need as directed.
Maintains documentation guidelines around patient chargeable items/services.
Ensures processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency.
Engages in process and quality improvement activities. Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility.
Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
Promotes and advocates for patient quality, safety, and experience initiatives. Acts as a role model.
Serves as SME/resource to the dept/unit/practice in areas such as quality, performance improvement, and EMR (i.e., EPIC Super User).
Has oversight of efficient and effective patient flow including preparing the patient for the visit/admission and providing specific services and education as determined by the providers in accordance with licensure and policy.
Leads and supports development of standard work and develops necessary customizations.
Functions as a clinical preceptor and is responsible for training new staff.
Is compliant with scope of practice.