Certified Medical Assistant – Wellington Rural Health Clinic
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Job Location:
Wellington, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)Certified Medical Assistant Wellington Rural Health Clinic
THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION
Shift/Schedule
Full Time - 40 hours per week
Shift/Schedule - Days/Afternoons
Limited weekend availability required
Job Description
The Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled 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.
Essential Job Functions
- 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.
- Maintains clinical and administrative skills per the departmental competency guidelines to meet patient care and daily operational needs. Essential skill set includes front desk workflows i.e. patient registration scheduling phone triage cash handling check-in/check-out and performing scribing duties as needed. Travel to other facilities for BSMH providers or adjusting work hours to meet patient care needs as directed by the manager may also be required.
- Maintains a safe and supportive environment by keeping the work area exam rooms and equipment in clean orderly and safe manner ensuring availability and proper functioning of supplies and equipment.
- Assists patient and provider with virtual health visits to include setting up the visit through appropriate platform pre-charting the virtual visit prior to the scheduled appointment contacting the patient to ensure preparedness for the virtual visit troubleshooting virtual visit issues when needed obtaining chief complaint and health maintenance checks medication review and other relevant patient details prior to the actual call. Follows up on orders appointments referral and follow up visits and collects co-pays.
- 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.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
Patient Population
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
- Neonates (0-4 weeks)
- Infant (1-12 months)
- Pediatrics (1-12 years)
- Adolescents (13-17 years)
- Adults (18-64 years)
- Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Education: Vocational/ Technical Degree Medical Assisting
Licensure/Certification Required:
Must obtain acceptable MA certification within 14 months of placement in MA role. Acceptable certifications are: CMA (American Association of Medical Assisting) RMA (American Medical Technologists) CCMA (National Health career Association) NCMA (National Center for Competency Testing) or NCRMA (National Association for Health Professionals). If incumbent is unable to obtain MA certification an ABR-OE is acceptable and must be obtained within the same time period as MA certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
Work Experience:
- 1 year of healthcare experience (preferred)
- 2 years of clerical physician practice experience (preferred)
Required:
Strong oral and written communication skills and an ability to collaboratively work with patients families and teams within a high-volume environment. Strong attention to details and an ability to multitask without prior instruction or direction.
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
What we offer
Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off parental and FMLA leave short- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department:
Wellington Rural Health Clinic - Allen Medical Center Hospital/Rural Health ClinicIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(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 .
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Clinical Laboratory Experience
- Athenahealth
- Algebra
- eClinicalWorks
- Primary Care Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Medical office experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Experience Administering Injections
- Medical Terminology
- Medication Administration
