Medical Assistant - OBGYN

OhioHealth•Augusta, GA

27d

About The Position

This position performs administrative and clinical duties delegated by a physician and assists with patient care in compliance with the Ohio Administrative Code. Routine clinical and administrative duties are performed as needed to meet the needs of the assigned practice; responsibilities vary according to the practice’s size and specialty. The role supports efficient patient flow, accurate records, quality and safety initiatives, and coordination of care. It also includes serving as a resource in areas such as quality improvement and electronic medical records, and training new staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Successful completion of Care Connect EMR documentation skills.

Responsibilities

Facilitate efficient patient flow, prepare patients for visits, and provide services and education as directed by providers within applicable licensure, policy, and scope of practice.
Complete Care Connect EMR documentation requirements.
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; report equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
Communicate respectfully and caringly with patients and customers.
Communicate, collaborate, and anticipate the needs of the health care team to support continuity, 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 implement recommendations to improve operational efficiency or introduce services within areas of responsibility.
Maintain professional competence and skills through ongoing study of the field and 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 to the department, unit, or practice in areas such as quality, performance improvement, and EMR, including as an EPIC Super User.
Support oversight of efficient patient flow, patient preparation, and provider-directed services and education.
Lead and support development of standard work and necessary customizations.
Serve as a clinical preceptor and train new staff.
Remain compliant with scope of practice.