Medical Assistant- Canyon Medical Center

Central Ohio Primary Care•Reynoldsburg, OH

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides administrative and clinical support for efficient primary care delivery and helps create a smooth, compassionate, patient-focused experience. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position at Canyon Medical Center in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role works closely with the clinical care team to support patient care, communication, care coordination, clinical outcomes, and patient satisfaction. Clinical duties include rooming and preparing patients, recording vital signs and medical histories, administering vaccines and injections as directed, collecting and processing specimens, performing blood draws and point-of-care tests, assisting with routine procedures, and communicating test results as directed. Administrative responsibilities include chart preparation, reviewing physician orders and lab requests, processing referrals and prior authorizations, responding to appropriate patient calls, and supporting patient education. The Medical Assistant maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and keeps the work area clean and organized.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from a Medical Assistant program.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Self-disciplined, energetic, passionate, and innovative.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and interact courteously and respectfully with patients and external parties.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly and document efficiently in an EHR.
Knowledge of vaccine administration, storage, handling, and documentation.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures.
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to provide patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions for maintaining a safe work environment.
Skill in assisting with a variety of treatments and medications as directed.
Skill in taking vital signs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
Customer service skills, social perceptiveness, and a service-oriented approach.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

Work with the clinical care team to deliver quality patient care.
Facilitate communication among the care team, patients or caregivers, and appropriate care providers to optimize outcomes.
Collaborate with care team members to identify and address gaps in care through chart preparation.
Promote improved clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction, as well as efficient use of resources.
Advocate for patients to help ensure high-quality care.
Set up medical equipment and perform applicable tests; administer injections and perform routine specimen collection and point-of-care tests.
Administer vaccines as directed.
Interview patients about medical concerns and obtain medical histories.
Measure and record vital signs, including pulse, temperature, blood pressure, height, and weight, in the patients’ EHR.
Perform blood draws and specimen processing.
Assist with routine medical procedures as requested.
Prepare patients and treatment rooms for examinations, including draping patients and positioning instruments and equipment.
Review physician orders and lab requests and follow up as needed.
Call in prescriptions or order refills as approved and directed.
Communicate test results to patients as directed.
Assist with patient education using relevant educational tools, periodicals, flyers, and handouts.
Assist with forms and patient paperwork, including referrals, prior authorizations, and pre-certifications.
Respond to patient phone calls as appropriate.
Maintain a clean, well-organized work area and protect patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
Attend meetings and participate in classroom activities as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.