Medical Assistant Jobs in Riverside, OH

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with medical assisting certificate required
• Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently required.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Medical Assistant – a plus!
• Ultrasound experience - a plus!
• One year experience in an out-patient clinical setting, or education and experience equivalent to two (2) years of experience working in a healthcare setting performing back or front office medical assistant duties.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Working knowledge of Epic Patient Management Software is a plus!
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care services in all the health center specific areas as appropriate to scope of services with adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and Clinical Workflow guidelines and Medical Standards and Guidelines.
• Provide empathetic, non-judgmental, non-directive educational counseling sessions to clients.
• Review with and give to patient all PPM education sheets concerning their visit/services/procedures and contraceptive choices.
• Provide information for assessment of STI risks, pregnancy, and contraceptive options consistent with patient’s value system.
• Ensure informed consent via information and education about the medical procedures, requested/required laboratory tests, and methods of contraception to assure understanding of risks and complications.
• Assure that patient is firm in decision to receive services from PPM, including medical procedures/examinations, medications, and testing.
• Obtain and witness all necessary consents.
• Document patient’s decisions on chart.
• Assist during medical examination.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Demonstrates PPM customer service standards. Social perceptiveness and service oriented. Greets clients politely and promptly and provides correct information for registration and check-out.
• Prepares for next day appointments (confirmation calls, insurance verification).
• Work with Others: Medical Assistants have contact with employees, patients, and outside agencies, furnishing and obtaining information. Requires a cooperative and courteous attitude, as well as excellent phone and communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Life, AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.