Medical Assistant Jobs in Riverside, OH

About The Position

Requirements

• Specialized Diploma as a Medical Assistant.
• Ability to accept and adapt to constant change within a healthcare setting.
• Ability to take initiative and function independently as well as collaboratively.
• Excellent computer skills, including EMR, word processing, and Excel.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Pennsylvania, to be obtained within 30 days.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree from a Medical Assistant Program.
• One of the following Pennsylvania certifications: CCMA (NHA), CMA (AAMA), CMAC (AMCA), MAC (AMCA), NCMA (NCTT), NRCMA (NAHP), or RMA (AMT).

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and equipment for exams and procedures, and maintain exam rooms and clinical areas.
• Collect medical histories and process medication refills according to protocol.
• Collect and prepare lab specimens and requisitions accurately.
• Schedule and obtain authorizations for referrals and procedures.
• Identify actual or potential patient risks and communicate them to the licensed nurse or provider upon recognition.
• Follow clerical, clinical, and EMR workflows.
• Perform clerical duties and front-office support, including greeting and welcoming patients and providing excellent customer service in person and over the phone.
• Collect co-payments, schedule appointments, update missing patient demographics, and obtain referrals and pre-certifications.
• Use patient-centered care concepts when delivering care and performing related activities.