Medical Assistant - PRN - Podiatry

NOMS Healthcare • Fremont, OH

10h • Onsite

About The Position

NOMS Healthcare provides a different approach to healthcare, being physician owned and physician led with patient care as the top priority. The organization aims to continually improve its scope and depth of service based on patient needs and is committed to community betterment, particularly in healthcare. NOMS develops and supports healthcare practices recognized for exceeding patient expectations, setting the standard for excellence in Northern Ohio. The company's culture is guided by values of Trust, Teamwork, Patient-Centered Care, Community Focus, and High Quality. As a medical assistant, you will embody these core values daily by assisting patients, providing high-quality care, collaborating with an excellent team, serving as a trusted resource, and contributing to community engagement and volunteer efforts. The medical assistant is responsible for assisting providers with patient care, managing charts, scheduling appointments, and aiding with in-office procedures. Additional duties may include clerical support for the front desk when necessary. The ideal candidate must 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 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 intact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
• Skill in understand patient education needs and effectively sharing information with patients and their families.
• 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
• EPIC experience preferred
• Preferable in a medical office environment

Responsibilities

• Comply with all HIPAA and OSHA regulations and policies.
• Fulfill patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include: checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information.
• Fulfill clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include: sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.
• Fulfill environmental responsibilities as assigned which may include: setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocol; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• Fulfill organizational responsibilities as assigned which may include: respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisors quickly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A Wonderful Environment: This position is based in Sandusky, Ohio. This department has a great team full of positive people, and the opportunity to learn on the job while developing life long skills.
• NOMS offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a variety of a la carte options.
• NOMS also has a focus on employee health, offering an impressive wellness incentive program.
• Competitive Pay: We are proud to be an organization offering competitive pay in the area. Our Human Resources team looks at wages on an annual basis to ensure we are in line with our competitors.
• Career Growth & Development Opportunities: We value promoting from within and have leadership and development training program for individuals who want to move up. We are proud to have managers who started as medical receptionists and have worked their way up.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees