Medical Assistant - Part Time - OBGYN

NOMS Healthcare • Warren, OH

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports providers in delivering patient care, managing charts, scheduling appointments, and assisting with in-office procedures. The role may also help with front-desk clerical duties as needed and requires presenting a positive image of the medical office. The position is based in Warren, Ohio, in a combination of medical-office and exam/procedure-room settings.

The Medical Assistant supports patient flow and care, performs assigned clerical and environmental tasks, and helps maintain infection-control and organizational practices. The role requires compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations and policies. The work environment may involve exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common to medical offices. Physical duties include helping patients with transfers, walking, and dressing, using appropriate body mechanics, and lifting supplies up to 30 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant certification required (CMA, RMA, or ABR-OE).
• At least one year of work experience in a public-contact job.
• Knowledge of the health care field and information that must be conveyed to patients and their families.
• Ability to perform tasks correctly and use tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
• Ability to understand patient education needs and effectively share information with patients and their families.
• Ability to identify equipment problems and correct them or notify a supervisor.
• Flexibility in handling changing priorities.
• Clear communication skills and ability to project a pleasant, professional image.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.
• Compassion and caring for others.
• Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with physicians, coworkers, patients, and patients' families.
• Ability to use appropriate body mechanics when assisting patients with transfers, walking, and dressing.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds of supplies.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a medical assisting program.
• Work experience in a medical office environment.

Responsibilities

• Comply with HIPAA and OSHA regulations and policies.
• Check schedules and organize patient flow.
• Accompany patients to exam or procedure rooms and assist with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and exam preparation as needed.
• Collect patient histories and perform screenings according to provider guidelines.
• Assist physicians and nurses with procedures, charting, relaying instructions to patients and families, and answering calls with pertinent information.
• Send and receive medical records; obtain lab and x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Complete forms and requisitions, schedule appointments, verify insurance coverage and patient demographics, and maintain charts.
• Set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
• Clean exam and procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
• Clean the sterilizer according to its scheduled maintenance program and maintain appropriate records.
• Order, sort, and store supplies and restock exam and procedure rooms.
• Respect and promote patient rights, respond appropriately to emergency codes, and promptly share patient- or staff-related problems with immediate supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• A variety of a la carte benefit options.
• Employee wellness incentive program.
• Competitive pay.
• Career growth and development opportunities, including leadership and development training.

What This Job Offers

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