Medical Assistant - FHP Float Pool (60384)

Fairfield Medical Center•Lancaster, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the office provider or licensed nurse of Fairfield Healthcare Professionals, the Medical Assistant will assist with preparing patients for exams, administering medications within the medical assistant scope of practice, assisting with procedures, and facilitating general communication with patients.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required. STNA preferred.
Medical Assistant certification required or obtained within 12 months of hire.
Current AAMA certification or current AAMA exam eligibility.
Previous medical office experience preferred.
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately takes vital signs and gives injections as directed.
Performs all in-office testing as requested by provider.
Assists with minor surgical procedures/wound care and dressing, and sterilization of instruments.
Handles pharmacy-related requests/issues.
Collects and inputs patient information into patients EMR using correct medical terminology.
Completes referrals, pre-certifications, and prior-authorizations.
Monitors and orders supplies and medications.
Maintains patient files.
Responsible for financial cost related to obtaining certification and renewing of certification.
Responsible for obtaining and maintaining certification.