MA , Medical Assistant
About The Position
The Medical Assistant will function within the State of Ohio scope of practice to administer direct care to patients, functioning under the direction of the provider or registered nurse and practice manager, following all policies and procedures including Mount Carmel Health System, Mount Carmel Medical Group and department specific policies and procedures. The Medical Assistant will welcome and room patients, taking height, weight, and vitals. They will review medical history, chief complaints, and gather other information. They will also assist with in-office procedures, answer in-basket messages, and handle patient follow-up calls and messages using EPIC.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED with 1-2 years of medical experience OR Graduate Bachelor's or Associate's in science/health degree.
- Graduate/Completion of a medical assistant program preferred.
- Medical Assistant Certification or Registration preferred.
- Graduate of EMT, EMT-P, or Military Medical Corpsman training preferred.
- Nationally recognized Medical Assistant Certification or Registration, preferred (MCMG Only).
- One to two years of medical assisting experience preferred.
- In lieu of required education, two to three years of previous medical office experience is required.
- Current BLS/CPR, and must maintain current certification.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate/Completion of a medical assistant program
- Medical Assistant Certification or Registration
- Graduate of EMT, EMT-P, or Military Medical Corpsman training
- Nationally recognized Medical Assistant Certification or Registration (MCMG Only)
- One to two years of medical assisting experience
Responsibilities
- Administer direct care to patients under the direction of a provider or registered nurse and practice manager.
- Follow all policies and procedures of Mount Carmel Health System, Mount Carmel Medical Group, and department-specific policies.
- Welcome and room patients, including taking height, weight, and vitals.
- Review medical history, chief complaints, and gather other patient information.
- Assist with in-office procedures.
- Manage in-basket messages.
- Conduct patient follow-up calls and messages.
- Utilize EPIC for patient care documentation and communication.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Coverage starting on day one
- Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one
- Generous paid time off programs
- Employee recognition programs
- Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one
- RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing
- Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply)
- Employee Referral Rewards program
- DailyPay - ability to see earnings daily and transfer money any time before payday
- Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
