Medical Practice Tech - Neurosurgery - Riverside

OhioHealth•Columbus, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: Provides administrative and basic level clinical support to physician practices to ensure the delivery of quality healthcare services. This role does not function as a formal Medical Assistant but may be required to perform basic, non-invasive rooming and VS skills if needed. Attends training to gain clinical experience before placement into ambulatory care site.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED
Completion of formal education via an accredited Medical Assistant program or High School Career Tech Medical Assistant program, or 1+ years equivalent experience working as a Medical Assistant in an applicable ambulatory setting (Clinical Assessment may be required) or Military Medic training or Paramedic training (EMT-P).
BLS Certification

Responsibilities

Successful completion of clinical competencies established for the practice site enabling efficient and effective patient flow, ie. Rooming, medication refills, basic patient care skills.
Successful completion of Care Connect EMR documentation skills
Performs necessary administrative duties that assure all information is current and updated
Conducts following tasks as appropriate
Pend medical orders and medication refills
Perform and record vitals and rooming
Perform EKG as necessary
Prescription refill orders
Document telephone encounters
Communicates, collaborates, and anticipates the needs of the health care team in order to ensure continuity and quality of care and coordination of services.
Maintains and cleans environment, work area, equipment, and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate dept/unit personnel.
Stocks and cleans exam room after use.
Communicates malfunctioning equipment/ instruments to appropriate department/unit staff. Removes from service any malfunctioning equipment.
Orders and puts away supplies.
Provides transport assistance to patients when needed (i.e. wheelchair, walker, etc.).
Maintaining office logs and rounding summaries.
Completes paperwork preparation for office.
Enters external data into EMR system correctly.
Communicates with patients and customers in a respectful and caring manner
Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
Promotes and advocates for patient quality, safety, and experience initiatives. Acts as a role model
Is compliant with scope of practice