Medical Assistant Jobs in Riverside, OH

About The Position

Requirements

• Certified or registered as a Medical Assistant at the time of employment.
• CPR certification within three months of hire.
• Strong critical-thinking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and counseling skills.
• Willingness to learn phlebotomy and point-of-care labs.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of clinical experience is desirable.
• Experience with electronic medical records.
• Prior experience in Family Practice or Internal Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient documentation and medical records for appointments.
• Escort patients to rooms; obtain vital signs and update records with relevant history or chief complaint, medications, allergies, smoking status, pain status, immunization status, and meaningful-use data.
• Prepare patients for examinations or procedures, ensure consent is signed and dated, and perform a time-out with the Physician/LIP when appropriate.
• Assist the Physician/LIP with examinations and procedures.
• Administer medications ordered by Physicians/LIP and update the medical record afterward.
• Maintain and update accurate electronic medical records.
• Receive and handle telephone calls to the department and assist with triaging calls under the supervision of a licensed health care professional.
• Assist Physicians/LIP with educating patients and families.
• Schedule patient appointments courteously and effectively.
• Protect patient safety when handling, transporting, and providing medications, and help protect patients from hazards, falls, and disease exposure.
• Return phone messages and assist with patient histories and clinical duties.
• Complete patient forms, including FMLA and short- and long-term disability forms, and complete pre-certifications.
• Refill medications per protocol.
• Order supplies, stock rooms, and clean exam rooms.
• Assist with medical emergencies.

Benefits

• Benefits eligible