Medical Assistant - Berger
OhioHealth, Circleville, OH, United States
Job Description Summary
This position is responsible for administrative and clinical duties delegated by the physician. The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting physician with patient care in compliance with the Ohio Administrative Code. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, routine clinical and administrative duties as needed to meet the needs of the practice to which it is assigned. The duties of the Medical Assistant vary from office to office based on size and specialty of the practice.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent and one of the following:
Completion of a High School Medical Assistant Career Technical Program
Graduation from an accredited School of Medical Assisting
Completion of Military Medic training
Certification as a Paramedic (EMT-P)
At least one year of experience as a physician‑trained Medical Assistant in a similar clinical setting
High School or GED (Required)
BLS – Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)
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.
Successful completion of Care Connect EMR documentation skills.
Performs necessary administrative duties that assure all information is current and updated, including maintenance and monitoring of EMR in basket.
Maintains and cleans environment, work area, equipment, and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department/unit personnel.
Communicates with patients and customers in a respectful and caring manner.
Collaborates with 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/services.
Ensures processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency.
Engages in process and quality improvement activities, makes and implements 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 for satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
Promotes and advocates for patient quality, safety, and experience initiatives; acts as a role model.
Serves as SME/resource to the department/unit/practice in 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 providers in accordance with licensure and policy.
Leads and supports development of standard work and develops necessary customizations.
Functions 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.
Continuous compliance with safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties; the job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.
Work Shift
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Department
Medical Oncology Berger
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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This position is responsible for administrative and clinical duties delegated by the physician. The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting physician with patient care in compliance with the Ohio Administrative Code. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, routine clinical and administrative duties as needed to meet the needs of the practice to which it is assigned. The duties of the Medical Assistant vary from office to office based on size and specialty of the practice.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent and one of the following:
Completion of a High School Medical Assistant Career Technical Program
Graduation from an accredited School of Medical Assisting
Completion of Military Medic training
Certification as a Paramedic (EMT-P)
At least one year of experience as a physician‑trained Medical Assistant in a similar clinical setting
High School or GED (Required)
BLS – Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)
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.
Successful completion of Care Connect EMR documentation skills.
Performs necessary administrative duties that assure all information is current and updated, including maintenance and monitoring of EMR in basket.
Maintains and cleans environment, work area, equipment, and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department/unit personnel.
Communicates with patients and customers in a respectful and caring manner.
Collaborates with 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/services.
Ensures processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency.
Engages in process and quality improvement activities, makes and implements 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 for satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
Promotes and advocates for patient quality, safety, and experience initiatives; acts as a role model.
Serves as SME/resource to the department/unit/practice in 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 providers in accordance with licensure and policy.
Leads and supports development of standard work and develops necessary customizations.
Functions 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.
Continuous compliance with safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties; the job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.
Work Shift
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Department
Medical Oncology Berger
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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