MA, Medical Assistant

Trinity Health • Columbus, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant will provide direct patient care within the State of Ohio scope of practice, under the direction of a provider or registered nurse and the practice manager. The role follows Mount Carmel Health System, Mount Carmel Medical Group, and department-specific policies and procedures. This position supports the Neurosurgery specialty at 85 McNaughten Rd, Columbus, Ohio. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of medical experience, or a graduate degree (bachelor’s or associate degree) in a science or health field.
• Current BLS/CPR certification, which must be maintained.
• In lieu of the stated education, 2–3 years of previous medical office experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a medical assistant program.
• Medical Assistant certification or registration.
• Graduation from EMT, EMT-P, or Military Medical Corpsman training.
• One to two years of medical assisting experience.
• For Mount Carmel Medical Group positions, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or registration.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and room patients; measure height, weight, and vital signs.
• Review medical history and chief complaints, and gather other information.
• Handle referrals and prior authorizations.
• Answer in-basket messages and manage patient follow-up calls and messages.
• Use EPIC.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition and professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
• 100% paid RN-to-BSN tuition at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.
• Relocation assistance, subject to geographic and position restrictions.
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• DailyPay for eligible colleagues.
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

What This Job Offers

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