LPN - Part Time - Podiatry - Findlay

NOMS Healthcare•Findlay, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports providers with patient care, chart management, appointment scheduling, and in-office procedures. The role may also include front-desk clerical duties. The ideal candidate presents a positive image of the medical office and helps deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting the team and community.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Certified or Registered Medical Assistant certification required (CMA, RMA, or ABR-OE).
At least one year of work experience in a public-contact role.
Knowledge of the health care field and information that should be conveyed to patients and their families.
Ability to perform tasks correctly, communicate clearly, and maintain a pleasant, professional image.
Ability to understand patient education needs and effectively share information with patients and families.
Ability to identify equipment problems and correct them or notify a supervisor.
Ability to be flexible, handle changing priorities, plan and prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.
Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring, apply written instructions and standardized work practices, and maintain effective relationships with physicians, coworkers, patients, and patients’ families.
Ability to use appropriate body mechanics when transferring or assisting patients with walking and dressing, and to lift up to 30 pounds of supplies.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a medical assisting program.
Work experience in a medical office environment.

Responsibilities

Comply with HIPAA and OSHA regulations and policies.
Support patient care by organizing patient flow, accompanying patients to exam or procedure rooms, and assisting with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and exam preparation as needed.
Collect patient histories, perform screenings according to provider guidelines, assist physicians and nurses with procedures, document in charts, relay instructions to patients and families, and answer calls with pertinent information.
Send and receive medical records; obtain lab and imaging reports, hospital notes, and referral information; complete forms and requisitions; schedule appointments; verify insurance coverage and patient demographics; and maintain complete, properly filed charts.
Set up instruments and equipment according to department protocols; clean rooms, instruments, and equipment between visits; clean the sterilizer and maintain required records; order, sort, and store supplies; and restock rooms.
Respect and promote patient rights, respond appropriately to emergency codes, and promptly share patient- or staff-related problems with immediate supervisors.
Perform other duties as assigned.