Medical Assistant Jobs in Riverside, OH

About The Position

Requirements

• High school graduate, or holder of a GED or High School Equivalency Diploma.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or National Safety Council is required.
• Ability to work with a diverse patient population and promote a culturally competent environment.
• Flexibility in time and duties to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the patient population and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a medical assistant program; six months of experience in a patient care role may be considered in lieu of this education.
• Experience in a primary care, urgent care, or specialty care pediatric setting.
• Experience administering immunizations and other injections.
• Experience with pediatric patients.
• Electronic Health Record proficiency.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Follow Children’s Wisconsin and Children’s Medical Group procedures and standards.
• Protect customer confidentiality and maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Provide care and service to patients and families consistent with the patient experience promise.
• Complete pre-visit planning before clinic appointments to support efficient visits and identify care gaps.
• Maintain a clean, organized environment and prepare exam rooms to meet safety and clinical requirements.
• Welcome patients and families and direct them to exam rooms.
• Monitor patient locations and wait times to help maintain clinic flow.
• Assist with collecting and documenting vitals, measurements, health screenings, allergies, and home medications.
• Report observations or concerns to the nurse or provider.
• Assist providers during examinations, administer medications and immunizations, and assist with procedures, including capillary and peripheral blood draws, as directed.
• Communicate with providers, leaders, and staff to support clinic operations.
• Alert a provider or Registered Nurse when a patient needs immediate assistance.
• Coordinate with the clinic leader to ensure supplies and equipment needed for patient care are available.
• Prepare for clinic by completing paperwork procedures and ensuring necessary information, prior authorizations, and pre-certifications are in place.
• Assist with customer service representative duties as needed.
• Support other primary care locations as requested by leaders or under the Children’s Medical Group float policy.