Medical Assistant - Dayton - Noninvasive Cardiology - FTFirst Shift
Medical Assistant - Dayton - Noninvasive Cardiology - FTFirst Shift
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Job Description
Overview
Kettering Health is a notforprofit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with highquality care for every stage of life. Our serviceoriented mission is in action every day whether its by providing care in our facilities training the next generation of health care professionals or serving others through international outreach.
Campus Overview
Kettering Health Dayton
- Kettering Health Dayton formerly Grandview Medical Center has been providing care to Dayton and surrounding communities for over 90 years.
- Over 20 specialties including orthopedics heart and vascular surgery and trauma services.
- KH Dayton expanded their Emergency Department as well as their heart & vascular services to include an additional catheterization lab and electrophysiology lab.
- Partners with Gem City Market to provide fresh fruits and vegetables every Tuesday within the hospital.
- One of the largest osteopathic teaching hospitals in the United States.
- 371 bed facility
- Over the past several years KH Dayton has received many awards including:
- Top 100 Hospital
- Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades in 2019.
- Received an A from the Leapfrog Group a national patient safety watchdog ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
Responsibilities & Requirements
Under the supervision of the physician APP and registered nurse assists in providing care and performing office functions. Give instructions to patients as instructed by doctor/nurse. A medical assistant/nursing assistant takes blood pressure pulse temperature and respiration. Assists patients any time need is apparent or as directed by the nurse or physician(s). Assists with any procedures that have been taught through formal training or by licensed nurse or physician(s). Assists in lab procedures under the supervision of physician(s) and nurse and for which training has been given. Keeps medical records in accordance to procedures and forms. Follows principles of medical ethics for medical assistant. Keep rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies. May be requested to substitute for other office personnel and conduct responsibilities of receptionist/front desk. Any other assigned duties by physician(s) nurses or manager.
Education Requirements:
- Completion of an accredited program that meets nationally accepted standardscertificate or degree in Medical Assisting or Medical Office Management.
- BLS certification
- If employees practice has issued AED the employee is required to obtain and maintain current BLS certification.
- Must either have six months of experience as a Medical Assistant OR have graduated from an accredited MA or Medical Office Management program that meets nationally accepted standards. Within one year from date of hire continued employment will require successful attainment and retention of CCMA CMA (AAMA) or NCMA certification or RMA plus documented completion of a Medical Assisting program through an accredited institution of higher learning.
- May be hired with six months of experience as a STNA Nursing Assistant or PCA but are not able to administer medication or enter Epic orders until competency demonstration has occurred
Skills/Others
Previous experience in a medical environment preferred
Office practice knowledge required to include examination diagnostic and treatment room procedures medical equipment and instruments common safety hazards and precautions confidentiality/discretion
Patient courteous and tactful
Ability to communicate and relate well with office staff ancillary departments and the public
Ability to follow direction accept orders and perform repetitive tasks
Computer literate word processing email experience in electronic medical records preferred
Perform patient screening using established protocols
Preferred Qualifications
Employee will assist with stress testing preparation and EKG procedures.
Employment Type
Full-Time
