Medical Assistant MA - Kings Mills ENT
Medical Assistant MA - Kings Mills ENT
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)Medical Assistant
Medical Assistants are eligible for $5000 sign on bonus
The Medical Assistant is a multiskilled clinical professional that works within the scope of practice and in alignment with the standards of excellence and quality. The Medical Assistant provides indirect and/or direct patient care under the direction of the provider.
Under the direction of the provider contributes to the completion of the patients chief complaint (including but not limited to respirations blood pressure pulse oximetry height weight and temperature) and documentation of patient/family needs. Identifies significant changes in patient condition through data collection and reports them to the provider. Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements within the Medical Assistant role.
Under the direction of the provider participates in planning and implementing care for patients within the scope of Medical Assisting practice. Troubleshoots issues and escalate problems to provider direct supervisor or appropriate internal resource. Demonstrates standards of excellence in care in all interactions for both internal and external customers.
Within the Medical Assisting scope and state guidelines administers ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral injection topically as directed. May performing casting duties according to state regulations and appropriate certification requirements.
Documents in EMR accurately and appropriately. Manages My Chart request and incoming patient calls. Manages in basket messages under the Providers verbatim instructions.
Other duties include but not limited to ordering supplies appropriately tracking referrals labs and diagnostic tests disposing contaminated supplies etc.
Licensing/Certification
Medical Assisting certification (required within 12 months of placement in MA role): Certified Medical Assistant (American Association of Medical Assisting) Registered Medical Assistant (American Medical Technologists) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (National Healthcareer Association or National Certified Medical Assistant (National Center for Competency Testing). If incumbent is unable to obtain MA certification an AssessmentBased Recognition in Order Entry (ABROE) is acceptable within same time period.
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire required prior to independent patient care).
Education: High school degree preferred vocational/technical degree in medical assisting. Enrollment in an approved Medical Assistant program (required within 30 days of employment)
Minimum Experience: One year of healthcare experience or 24 months of clerical physician practice experience preferred.
MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Kings Mills Ears Nose and Throat MHP Cincinnati Specialty Care LLCIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
