Medical Assistant Jobs in Riverside, OH

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Possess knowledge of approved medical abbreviations and correct spelling of the English language.
• Ability to work with non-cooperative patients, patients with psychosocial problems and needs, or chronic and acute health problems.
• Ability to adapt to various work assignments.
• Possess good customer service skills and exceptional telephone etiquette.
• Ability to perform moderate physical activity.
• May require handling/lifting of children/objects (up to 50 pounds).
• May require standing/sitting/walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Prolonged use of telephone may be required.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant.
• If no experience, requires 2 recommendations from faculty and/or extern program.
• Office experience preferred.
• Previous computer experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with clinical, clerical, and billing departments, providers, patients, and families to ensure continuity of care.
• Accurately completes and maintains medical records and documents.
• Performs telephone triage utilizing approved protocols.
• Provides general nursing care to patients.
• Maintains exam rooms and lab area, preparing, stocking, and cleaning rooms, and maintaining supplies and equipment for treatment.
• Administers/documents medication, vaccines, and treatments.
• Maintains skills and knowledge base through reading, training, and other structured in-services.
• Attends clinical meetings as scheduled.
• Conducts self in accordance with Tribe 513 employee manual.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
• Maintains the lab area and lab processes.
• Coordinates scheduling of preventative well visits while performing patient rooming duties.