Medical Assistant - CMA/RMA - LPN - Full Time - Behavioral Health - Sandusky

NOMS Healthcare•Sandusky, OH

34d•Hybrid

About The Position

NOMS Healthcare is a physician-owned and physician-led organization focused on patient care and community betterment. This Medical Assistant role is crucial in embodying the company's core values of being patient-centered, providing high-quality service, teamwork, community focus, and building trust. The position involves assisting providers with patient care, managing charts, scheduling appointments, and supporting front desk and in-office procedures. The ideal candidate will project a positive image of the medical office and contribute to a high-quality patient experience.

Requirements

High School Diploma Required
Certified or Registered Medical Assistant certification required (CMA/ RMA/ ABR-OE)
Minimum of one-year work experience in a 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 in tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions
Skill in understanding patient education needs and effectively sharing information
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
Preferable experience in a medical office environment

Responsibilities

Assist providers with patient care, including accompanying patients to exam/procedure rooms, assisting with transfers, collecting specimens, and preparing patients for exams.
Collect patient history and perform screenings as per provider guidelines.
Assist physicians/nurses with various procedures and charting.
Relay instructions to patients and families.
Answer calls and provide pertinent information.
Manage patient charts, ensuring information is complete and filed appropriately.
Schedule appointments and verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
Send and receive patient medical records, obtain lab/x-ray reports, and referral information.
Complete forms and requisitions as needed.
Set up instruments and equipment according to protocol.
Maintain infection control by cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment.
Order, sort, and store supplies, and restock exam/procedure rooms.
Comply with all HIPAA and OSHA regulations and policies.
Respond appropriately to emergency codes.
Share problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisors.
Perform clerical duties at the front desk when needed.
Travel between Sandusky, Norwalk, and Clyde.