Medical Assistant Jobs in Riverside, OH

About The Position

Requirements

• Certification as a Medical Assistant or comparable experience working as a Medical Assistant in a medical office.
• Basic computer and typing skills.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to follow basic commands and learn to operate an electronic medical record accurately.
• Ability to interact with staff and patients in a polite, professional, and efficient manner.

Nice To Haves

• CMA course.
• Phlebotomy course and experience.
• IV certification.
• Manual blood pressure experience.
• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain patient histories and vital signs, collect urine and blood specimens, verify patient identification, label samples, and enter information into the electronic medical record.
• Assist physicians or providers during medical exams and procedures, and prepare test and prescription requisitions according to orders.
• Send, receive, and retain patient medical records; obtain lab and imaging reports, hospital notes, and referral information; complete forms; schedule appointments; verify insurance and demographics; manage charts; and obtain pre-authorizations and Healthy Connection referrals.
• Check schedules, organize patient flow, perform screenings according to provider guidelines, relay instructions to patients, answer calls, provide pertinent information, and document conversations.
• Set up equipment, clean exam and procedure rooms, use standard precautions and personal protective equipment, clean or sterilize equipment between visits, stock rooms, and maintain supply inventory according to department par levels.
• Interact professionally with patients and families and involve them in forming the plan of care; treat them with respect and dignity and serve as a liaison among administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
• Provide care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
• Consult other departments as appropriate to address patients’ interdisciplinary needs.
• Maintain point-of-care documents and perform quality control management.
• Orient and mentor new staff members.
• Provide good customer service by phone and in person.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks that promote smooth operations and other duties as necessary.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days
• Medical paid time off
• Retirement plans, including a 401(k) with up to 6% match
• Earned quarterly bonus program
• Education reimbursement program
• Discounts for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital