Central Ohio Primary Care
Medical Assistant- Worthington Pediatrics
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Worthington, Ohio, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Healthcare
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
- A. Education, Licensures & Certifications
- Required: High School diploma or equivalent
- Required: Graduate of a MA program
- Preferred: MA, License
- B. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- • Self-disciplined, energetic, passionate, and innovative
- • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a courteous and friendly manner
- • Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
- • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
- • Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures
- • Ability to communicate clearly and document efficiently in EHR
- • Knowledge in vaccine administration, storage, handling and documentation
- • Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
- • Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures
- • Knowledge of using medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
- • Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
- • Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications, as directed
- • Skill in taking vital signs
- • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public
- • Customer service skills; social perceptiveness and service oriented
- • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Full description
This position is responsible for providing administrative and clinical support to ensure efficient delivery of primary health care and creating a positive patient experience.
- Full-Time/Benefits Eligible
- Monday-Friday 730a - 430p
- Worthington, OHESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work closely with the clinical care team to deliver the best care for our patients.
- Foster a climate allowing for direct communication between the care team, patient/caregiver and appropriate care providers to optimize outcomes.
- Collaborate with other care team members to address gaps in care (chart prep).
- Promote and facilitate improved clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction, as well as efficient use of resources.
- Act as a patient advocate to ensure highest quality of care for our patients.
- Set-up medical equipment and perform related tests as applicable, administer injections, and perform routine specimen collection and point of care tests.
- Responsible for vaccine administration as directed.
- Interview patients regarding medical concerns and obtain medical history.
- Measure and record vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, height and weight in patients’ EHR.
- Responsible for blood draws and specimen processing.
- Assist in performing routine medical procedures as requested.
- Prepare patients and treatment rooms for exams. Drape patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.
- Review physician orders and lab requests and follows up as needed. Call in prescriptions/order refills as approved and directed.
- Communicate test results to patients as directed.
- Assist in patient education with related educational tools, periodicals, flyers, and handouts.
- Assist with applicable forms and patient paperwork (not limited to processing of referrals, prior authorizations or pre-certifications, etc.).
- Respond to patient phone calls, as appropriate.
- Maintain a clean and well-organized work area. Maintain patient confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA regulation.
- Attend meetings and participate in classroom activities as needed.
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.