Medical Assistant - Sleep Medicine

MedAmerica • Dublin, OH

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant prepares patients for evaluation and treatment and performs clinical procedures in accordance with licensure at Ohio Sleep Medicine Institute in Dublin, Ohio. The role supports physicians and advanced providers, maintains patient flow and back-office operations, and helps provide a safe, welcoming, and efficient patient experience.

Requirements

• Current Medical Assistant certification from an accredited institution, unless applicable state requirements allow on-the-job training in lieu of certification.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Knowledge of clinical compliance.
• Solid understanding of medical insurance plans and office procedures.
• Excellent time-management, multitasking, and work-prioritization skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Team-oriented and productivity-driven.
• Ability to follow facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to uphold HIPAA regulations and follow privacy policies regarding PHI.
• Punctuality and dependability for assigned or confirmed shifts.
• Familiarity with charting in an electronic health record.
• Ability to work well with a multidisciplinary team.
• Self-motivation and problem-solving ability.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Versatility, flexibility, enthusiasm in changing priorities, and acute attention to detail.
• Ability to operate computer software after training.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to deal effectively with diverse individuals at all organizational levels and with external customers.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare experience in an urgent care or primary care setting.
• 1–2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients, take vital signs, and room patients.
• Record patient interviews, histories, and chief complaints in the electronic medical record.
• Facilitate patient flow and ensure smooth back-office operations.
• Prepare patients for physician or advanced provider evaluation.
• Assist physicians and advanced providers with patient evaluation and treatment.
• Administer medications and injections under physician or advanced provider supervision.
• Perform ordered procedures, including EKGs, injections, and tray setups, and assist providers as needed.
• Change dressings, apply bandages, and perform other first-aid procedures.
• Maintain accurate, legal, and ethical documentation.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures.
• Apply knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding for nurse procedures.
• Monitor inventory for expiration and order supplies.
• Maintain equipment according to operating instructions and notify the clinic manager of malfunctions.
• Clean rooms promptly after each patient.
• Autoclave equipment each night.
• Assist with answering phones and taking accurate messages as needed.
• Call patients back with lab results as requested by a physician or advanced provider, and respond to patient inquiries as needed.
• Run assigned laboratory procedures, such as strep tests, urinalysis, and drug screens.
• Perform front-desk receptionist duties as needed to support clinic flow and provide a professional, welcoming patient experience.

Benefits

• Superior health plan options.
• Dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life, and AD&D coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6%, plus discretionary profit-sharing contributions; eligible January following 18 months of service.
• Student loan refinancing discounts.
• Professional and career development program.
• Employee assistance program and travel assistance.
• Wellness program.
• Commuter benefits program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed