Medical Assistant Jobs in Riverside, OH

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma with an emphasis in Office Occupations and Administrative Skills, or a state-certified GED.
• Up to one year of work-related on-the-job experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• No certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Business office school education, a Medical Assistant program, or an associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team, communicating positively with patients, families, and medical office staff.
• Assess patients’ conditions and document findings.
• Use professional judgment in treating patients, modify treatment, and contact the physician as appropriate.
• Review relevant health risks, nutritional issues, and warranted lifestyle changes with patients.
• Discuss medications and medical tests with patients and family members and assist with scheduling.
• Schedule consultations and referrals as needed and call in prescriptions as directed.
• Answer patients’ questions, determine their needs, act on routine requests, and relay information.
• Notify patients of test results as directed and of follow-up visits requested by the physician.
• Communicate and reinforce patient care and education plans with patients and families, and assess their ability to comprehend the information.
• Keep examination rooms stocked with supplies and reorder supplies as necessary.
• Serve as a clinical leader by implementing nursing concepts and mentoring other staff as necessary.
• Stay current on innovations, developments, procedures, and techniques in nursing care.
• Assume responsibility for safety, infection control, and performance improvement as part of CRHS’s efforts to provide quality care and services.
• Present a professional image to CRHS medical staff, coworkers, physicians, patients, and family members.
• Attend professional development programs and in-service training and meet minimum continuing professional education requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.