LPN - Full Time - Orthopedics - Norwalk

NOMS Healthcare•Norwalk, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

NOMS Healthcare is a physician-owned and led organization focused on patient care and community betterment. We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our rapidly expanding team in Norwalk, Ohio. This role offers the opportunity to embody our core values of being patient-centered, providing high-quality service, teamwork, community focus, and building trust. The Medical Assistant will assist providers with patient care, manage charts, schedule appointments, and support in-office procedures, while also assisting the front desk with clerical duties as needed. The ideal candidate will project a positive image of the medical office.

Requirements

High School Diploma Required
Certified or Registered Medical Assistant certification required (CMA/ RMA/ ABR-OE)
Minimum of one-year work experience in a public contact job, preferably in a medical office environment
Knowledge of the health care field
Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and their families
Skill in performing tasks correctly
Skill in tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions
Skill in understanding patient education needs and effectively sharing information
Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor
Ability to be flexible and handle changing priorities
Ability to communicate clearly
Ability to project a pleasant and professional image
Ability to plan, prioritize and complete delegated tasks
Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring for others
Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with physicians, co-workers, patients and patient’s families

Nice To Haves

Graduate of medical assisting program preferred

Responsibilities

Comply with all HIPAA and OSHA regulations and policies.
Fulfill patient care responsibilities including checking schedules, organizing patient flow, accompanying patients to exam/procedure rooms, assisting patients with mobility and personal care, collecting patient history, performing screenings, assisting physicians/nurses with procedures, charting, relaying instructions, and answering calls.
Fulfill clerical responsibilities including sending/receiving patient records, obtaining reports, completing forms, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, and managing charts.
Fulfill environmental responsibilities including setting up instruments and equipment, cleaning rooms and equipment, maintaining sterilizers, ordering and storing supplies, and restocking exam rooms.
Fulfill organizational responsibilities including respecting patient rights, responding to emergency codes, and reporting patient or staff issues to supervisors.
Perform other duties as assigned.