Medical Assistant - OBGYN Float

OhioHealth•Canal Winchester, OH

About The Position

OhioHealth is seeking a full-time, day-shift Medical Assistant to work in its women’s health area. This is a float position serving the Canal Winchester and Lancaster locations, with two days per week at each site and alternating Fridays. The stated schedule is 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. on Fridays; the posting also lists 40 scheduled weekly hours. The Medical Assistant performs administrative and clinical duties delegated by the physician and assists with patient care in compliance with the Ohio Administrative Code. Duties vary by office size and specialty and include routine clinical and administrative tasks that meet the needs of the assigned practice. The position supports patient flow, care coordination, quality, safety, and efficiency, and may include serving as a resource and training new staff. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and meet one of the stated medical-assistant preparation or experience pathways. The posting also lists BLS—Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association and MA—Medical Assistant certification from the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants under minimum qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or high school diploma/GED.
In addition to high school or equivalent, meet at least one of the following: completion of a High School Medical Assistant Career Technical Program; graduation from an accredited School of Medical Assisting; completion of Military Medic training; certification as a Paramedic (EMT-P); or at least one year of experience as a physician-trained Medical Assistant in a similar clinical setting.
BLS—Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
MA—Medical Assistant certification from the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants.
Ability to work the stated day-shift schedule and travel between the Canal Winchester and Lancaster locations.

Responsibilities

Facilitate efficient patient flow, prepare patients for visits, and provide services as determined by providers in accordance with provider licensure, Ohio policy, and scope of practice.
Complete Care Connect EMR documentation successfully.
Perform administrative duties to keep information current and updated, including maintaining and monitoring the EMR inbox.
Maintain and clean the environment, work area, and equipment, and report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate personnel.
Communicate respectfully and caringly with patients and customers.
Communicate, collaborate, and anticipate the health care team’s needs to support continuity and quality of care and coordination of services.
Collect and monitor patient data and report patient data and needs as directed.
Follow documentation guidelines for patient-chargeable items and services.
Monitor processes and services for quality, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency.
Participate in process and quality improvement activities, and make and implement recommendations to improve operational efficiency or introduce services within areas of responsibility.
Maintain professional competence, knowledge, and skills through ongoing study of the field and its best practices.
Complete required ongoing training and education, including department-specific requirements.
Promote and advocate for patient quality, safety, and experience initiatives and act as a role model.
Serve as a subject-matter expert or resource for the department, unit, or practice in areas such as quality, performance improvement, and EMR, including as an EPIC Super User.
Oversee efficient and effective patient flow, prepare patients for visits or admission, and provide services and education as determined by providers in accordance with licensure and policy.
Lead and support development of standard work and necessary customizations.
Serve as a clinical preceptor and train new staff.
Practice within the applicable scope of practice.