Medical Assistant Jobs in Riverside, OH

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program.
• 0–1 year of related work experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Basic proficiency in computer use.
• Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed.

Nice To Haves

• 2–4 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms, escort patients into rooms, and clean rooms after examinations.
• Maintain efficient patient flow and ensure proper preparation for patient visits, including preparing pertinent information.
• Provide care and communicate in a manner consistent with patients’ age, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs.
• Answer telephone calls appropriately, direct calls, and take accurate messages.
• Schedule appointments accurately according to departmental guidelines.
• Stock examination rooms and assist with ordering and maintaining supplies.
• Reconcile encounters daily and accurately in accordance with policy guidelines.
• Communicate problems, concerns, or issues promptly and appropriately to the Supervisor and/or Manager.
• Work within the scope of practice and obtain vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, height, and weight.
• Document appropriately in the EHR, review and update medication lists, and accurately record known allergies.
• Follow prescription control and prescription refill procedures.
• Enter orders and schedule appointments in the PMS and EHR.
• Provide referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
• Follow universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposing of medical waste.
• Maintain proficiency with department-specific equipment, troubleshoot issues, and report malfunctions promptly.
• Facilitate transitions of care to urgent care or a hospital.
• Provide scribing services.
• Demonstrate flexibility with various work schedules and perform other duties as assigned, including duties that need to be done even if not directly assigned.
• Commute to satellite offices as needed.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Life coverage
• Disability coverage
• Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) savings plan