Medical Assistant Jobs in Riverside, OH

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at the time of hire, obtained through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program preferred.
• One or more years of Medical Assistant experience under a licensed healthcare supervisor within the last three years preferred.
• Medical Assistant experience preferred for graduates of a Medical Assistant program.
• Two or more years of Medical Assistant experience within the last three years under a licensed healthcare supervisor may be considered in lieu of a Medical Assistant program.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register patients, collect required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verify insurance and patient eligibility.
• Process co-pays and schedule appointments for the assigned center.
• Coordinate referrals from providers to assigned specialists.
• Answer patient questions about their care and keep patients informed of their status.
• Inform technical staff about patient flow.
• Prepare patients for examination by interviewing them, verifying patient information, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of the visit.
• Perform preliminary physical tests, including blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and escalate critical cases to a provider as needed.
• Conduct point-of-care tests as needed, such as flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, and HCG tests, and provide patient information to the provider.
• Stock supplies and maintain exam rooms, the front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have necessary medical supplies.
• Complete order sheets to maintain supply inventory levels and regularly check supply expiration dates.
• Maintain medical records and scan charts to patient files.
• Answer phone calls and collect and sort incoming and outgoing daily postal correspondence.
• Keep the reception area well maintained.
• Conduct courtesy follow-up calls to patients.
• Perform opening and closing duties, including cashing out, end-of-day communication, and securing the building.
• Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily equipment controls and calibration; maintain quality assurance and quality control logs, troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.