Medical Assistant - Full Time - Family Practice

NOMS Healthcare•Painesville, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

NOMS Healthcare is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for their Family Practice department. As a physician-owned and led organization, NOMS Healthcare prioritizes patient care and community betterment. This role offers the opportunity to embody core values such as being patient-centered, providing high-quality service, teamwork, community focus, and building trust. The medical assistant will be responsible for assisting providers with patient care, managing patient charts, scheduling appointments, and aiding with in-office procedures. Additional duties may include supporting the front desk with clerical tasks. 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
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
Preferable experience in a medical office environment

Responsibilities

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 and referral information, completing forms, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance and demographics, and managing charts.
Fulfill environmental responsibilities including setting up instruments and equipment, cleaning exam/procedure rooms and equipment, maintaining the sterilizer, ordering and restocking supplies.
Fulfill organizational responsibilities including respecting patient rights, responding to emergency codes, and communicating patient or staff issues to supervisors.