Medical Assistant - Surgical Specialists - Mansfield
OhioHealth, Mansfield, OH, United States
This position is a Medical Assistant responsible for administrative and clinical duties delegated by the physician. The Medical Assistant assists the physician with patient care, ensuring compliance with the Ohio Administrative Code. Responsibilities vary based on practice size and specialty.
Responsibilities and Duties
Facilitates efficient and effective patient flow including preparing the patient for the visit and providing specific services as determined by providers in accordance with provider licensure, OH policy and scope of practice.
Completes Care Connect EMR documentation with proficiency.
Performs necessary administrative duties that keep all information current and updated, including maintenance and monitoring of the EMR basket.
Maintains and cleans the environment, work area, and equipment, and reports any equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
Communicates with patients and customers in a respectful and caring manner.
Communicates, collaborates, anticipates the needs of the health care team to ensure continuity and quality of care and coordination of services.
Collects and monitors patient data; reports patient data and patient needs as directed.
Maintains documentation guidelines around patient chargeable items and services.
Ensures processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency.
Engages in process and quality improvement activities, making and implementing recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility.
Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities satisfactorily.
Completes required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements.
Promotes and advocates for patient quality, safety, and experience initiatives, acting as a role model.
Serves as SME/resource to the department/unit/practice in areas such as quality, performance improvement, and EMR (e.g., EPIC Super User).
Has oversight of efficient and effective patient flow, including preparing the patient for the visit/admission and providing specific services and education as determined by the providers in accordance with licensure and policy.
Acts as a clinical preceptor and is responsible for training new staff.
Is compliant with scope of practice.
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED (Required).
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association certification.
Completion of a Medical Assistant Career Tech Program or School of Medical Assisting program.
Military Medic Training or Paramedic (EMT-P) Training.
Schedule: Day shift, 40 hours per week. Department: Surgical Spec Mansfield.
Equal Employment Opportunity
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all persons in all aspects of the associate‑employer relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.
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Responsibilities and Duties
Facilitates efficient and effective patient flow including preparing the patient for the visit and providing specific services as determined by providers in accordance with provider licensure, OH policy and scope of practice.
Completes Care Connect EMR documentation with proficiency.
Performs necessary administrative duties that keep all information current and updated, including maintenance and monitoring of the EMR basket.
Maintains and cleans the environment, work area, and equipment, and reports any equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
Communicates with patients and customers in a respectful and caring manner.
Communicates, collaborates, anticipates the needs of the health care team to ensure continuity and quality of care and coordination of services.
Collects and monitors patient data; reports patient data and patient needs as directed.
Maintains documentation guidelines around patient chargeable items and services.
Ensures processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency.
Engages in process and quality improvement activities, making and implementing recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility.
Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities satisfactorily.
Completes required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements.
Promotes and advocates for patient quality, safety, and experience initiatives, acting as a role model.
Serves as SME/resource to the department/unit/practice in areas such as quality, performance improvement, and EMR (e.g., EPIC Super User).
Has oversight of efficient and effective patient flow, including preparing the patient for the visit/admission and providing specific services and education as determined by the providers in accordance with licensure and policy.
Acts as a clinical preceptor and is responsible for training new staff.
Is compliant with scope of practice.
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED (Required).
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association certification.
Completion of a Medical Assistant Career Tech Program or School of Medical Assisting program.
Military Medic Training or Paramedic (EMT-P) Training.
Schedule: Day shift, 40 hours per week. Department: Surgical Spec Mansfield.
Equal Employment Opportunity
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all persons in all aspects of the associate‑employer relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.
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