Medical Assistant Jobs in Riverside, OH

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GEDO
• Current and valid Driver s license
• 1 2 years Relevant experience ( Minimum 6 months )
• Excellent communication (both written and oral), interpersonal, multitasking, and customer service skills
• Basic math and computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate from a Medical Assistant program
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• 1 2 years Medical Assistant Program experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Responsibilities

• Provides quality patient care, including examination, diagnostic, medical equipment and instruments.
• Screens and triages patient telephone calls for referral to physician, as appropriate.
• Performs various procedurestests consistent with those of a medical assistant working in this practice. (i.e routine phlebotomy via venipuncture or finger stick and specimen collection, holter monitors, EKG, glucose testing, vital signs and patient histories.)
• Collects, labels and processes all specimens and ensures they are forwarded to the correct laboratory.
• Performs various clerical duties in a timely and accurate manner.
• Answers telephone and provides front desk support including scheduling appointments, obtaining referrals and copayment.
• Obtains test results from hospitals, laboratories, radiologists, doctor office etc. as requested.
• Provides copies of educational material to patients.
• Retrieves and files charts.
• Maintains patient files, records and other information, as needed.
• Mails reports and completed forms if necessary.
• Complies with HIPAA guidelines.
• Attends staff meetings as requested by the Practice Manager.
• Orders and maintains clinical and office supplies and equipment.
• Assists with patient care treatments utilizing aseptic techniques as per policy and procedures.
• Follows the directives of the physician in an efficient and precise manner.
• Handles multiple tasks at one time, often switching from one to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Maintains quality control standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Assists in delivery of primary health care and patient care management.
• Greets and escorts patients into the exam room.
• Verifies that patients have signed in and retrieves patient chart.
• Assists in a variety of treatments and medications under supervision of physician.
• Assists with scheduling of tests and treatments.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment by taking patient histories and vital signs, review meds and chief complaints.
• Prepares exam rooms and equipment for physicians.

Benefits

• financial security benefits
• generous time-off program
• employee resources groups for peer support
• holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care