Medical Assistant Jobs in Riverside, OH

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program, with completion of an externship highly preferred; alternatively, at least one year of direct patient-care experience as a medical assistant; or military medical specialist experience.
• Must meet credentials required in the state of employment in accordance with state requirements and applicable regulations.
• Customarily at least six months or more of medical assistant experience.
• Knowledge of medical procedures and medical terminology.
• Ability to make decisions or solve problems using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
• Outstanding customer service skills and ability to interact with people tactfully and professionally.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information, including HIPAA and PHI, in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, verbally and in writing.
• Teamwork focus and ability to maintain working relationships with peers and center leadership at all levels.
• Must participate in initial and ongoing training as required.
• Must obtain Medical Support Specialist certifications, including applicable Drug Screen Collection, Breath Alcohol Certification, and Hair and Oral Fluids Collection certifications.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, and ability to enter data into various systems and applications.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an externship as part of an accredited medical assistant program.
• Working knowledge of occupational medicine requirements, state-specific.

Responsibilities

• Perform DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing.
• Prepare patients for physical examinations, take vital signs, and perform requested ancillary testing such as vaccines and injections, phlebotomy, PFTs, audiogram testing, and respirator fit testing.
• Perform rapid screening tests, including influenza, strep, mono, and glucose tests.
• Assist providers during examinations and treatment.
• Perform routine medical procedures as ordered by the treating clinician and triage emergent patients as needed.
• Prepare and assist the clinician with procedure setup and injury care.
• Apply bandages, dressings, and splints as ordered by the treating clinician.
• Dispense medications and durable medical equipment as ordered, in accordance with state regulations.
• Complete quality assurance activities on equipment, medical devices, and testing processes used in the center.
• Maintain supplies, clean rooms and equipment, and stock exam rooms.
• Operate and maintain medical devices and equipment, including calibration and record keeping in accordance with current policies and procedures.
• Notify the supervisor promptly if equipment is not functioning properly, supplies are needed, or the facility is not operating as expected.
• Partner with center leadership to assist with patient flow and volume.
• Keep patients informed of expected wait times throughout their center visit.
• Perform clerical tasks in the front and back office associated with patient care and record keeping, ensuring documentation accuracy.
• Perform front-office duties, including greeting patients, obtaining authorization, checking patients in and out, communicating wait times, answering a multi-line telephone system, and distributing employer results and paperwork as needed.
• Follow HIPAA guidelines and safety rules.
• Attend center staff meetings or huddles as required.
• Help maintain a neat, clean, and orderly facility.
• Complete applicable training, including monthly clinical competency training.