Medical Assistant - Dayton

Equitas Health • Columbus, OH

9d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the clinical team by completing administrative tasks related to patient care.

Requirements

• Certification as a Medical Assistant
• Certification in CPR/BLS.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• One year or greater experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Experience working in electronic health records required.
• Ability to work Saturdays.
• Exemplary customer service as well as written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have sensitivity to, interest in and competence in cultural differences, HIV/AIDS, minority health, sexual practices, chemical dependency and a demonstrated competence in working with persons of color, and gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender community.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and other computer applications required.
• Reliable transportation, driver's license and proof of auto insurance required.

Nice To Haves

• Epic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vitals and update basic health information in electronic health record (EHR).
• Review and complete daily tasks such as scanning, completing referral requests, answering phones, prior authorizations and handling medical records requests as requested by nursing management.
• Log all medications administered in appropriate logs, ensuring that all are accounted for against proper inventory accounts.
• Prepare exam rooms for patient visits by sterilizing and cleaning surfaces, and restocking supplies.
• Document all care provided and interactions with patients in the EHR.
• Process patient referrals for specialty care and follow-up, as needed, to ensure quality specialty care was provided.
• Complete data entry.
• Work in a collaborative manner with medical case managers to ensure that patient paperwork is completed.
• Provide follow-up phone calls to clients or other professionals as needed.
• Comply with the Equitas Health Care Corporate Compliance Standards of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Participate in other agency meetings as requested by supervisor including continuous quality improvement committee meetings.
• Demonstrate unconditional positive regard to clients and conduct all aspects of job responsibilities with a focus on exceptional customer service.
• Continuously grow and develop cultural competency, exhibiting an understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity.
• Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating unconditional positive regard to all Equitas Health employees, interns, etc. with an understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity.
• Conduct special projects and perform any other related duties as assigned by the Nurse Practitioner or Medical Director.

What This Job Offers

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