Medical Assistant - CMA/RMA - Full Time - Perrysburg - Family Practice

NOMS Healthcare•Perrysburg, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

NOMS Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) for a full-time position in Family Practice in Perrysburg, Ohio. As a medical assistant, you will play a crucial role in patient care, assisting providers, managing patient charts, scheduling appointments, and supporting in-office procedures. You will also assist the front desk with clerical duties as needed and are expected to maintain a positive image for the medical office. This role requires compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations and involves direct patient interaction, including assisting with transfers, collecting specimens, taking patient history, performing screenings, and assisting with procedures. Clerical duties include managing patient records, obtaining reports, completing forms, scheduling appointments, and verifying insurance. Environmental responsibilities include preparing and cleaning exam rooms and equipment, maintaining infection control, and managing supplies. Organizational responsibilities include respecting patient rights, responding to emergencies, and communicating issues to supervisors. The ideal candidate will have experience with EPIC & Scribe, though it is preferred.

Requirements

High School Diploma Required.
Certified or Registered Medical Assistant certification required (CMA/ RMA/ ABR-OE).
Minimum of one-year work experience in a public contact job.
Knowledge of the health care field.
Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and their families.
Skill in performing tasks correctly.
Skill in tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
Skill in understanding patient education needs and effectively sharing information with patients and their families.
Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
Ability to be flexible and handle changing priorities.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.
Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring for others.
Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with physicians, co-workers, patients, and patient’s families.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a medical assisting program preferred.
Preferable experience in a medical office environment.
EPIC & Scribe experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist providers with patient care.
Manage patient charts.
Schedule appointments.
Assist with in-office procedures.
Assist the front desk with clerical duties when needed.
Comply with all HIPAA and OSHA regulations and policies.
Check schedules and organize patient flow.
Accompany patients to exam/procedure room.
Assist patients with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, and preparing for exams.
Collect patient history.
Perform screenings per provider guidelines.
Assist physicians/nurses with various procedures.
Chart patient information.
Relay instructions to patients/families.
Answer calls and provide pertinent information.
Send/receive patient medical records.
Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
Complete forms/requisitions as needed.
Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
Ensure patient charts are complete and filed appropriately.
Set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
Clean sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keep appropriate records.
Order, sort, and store supplies.
Restock exam/procedure rooms.
Respect and promote patient rights.
Respond appropriately to emergency codes.
Share problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisors quickly.
Perform other duties as assigned.