Job description
Position Title: Medical Assistant
Primary Service Center: Springfield, Ohio (South Limestone Location)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, some evening may be required
Position Summary and Responsibilities: Full-time position performing routine administrative and patient care supportive duties to assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients to ensure that the office runs smoothly and efficiently, and that patients receive comprehensive coordinated care in their medical home.
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Answer telephones.
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Update and file patient medical records and other documentation.
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Fill out medical forms, insurance forms, and handle some correspondence.
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Complete prior-authorizations necessary for insurance carriers.
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Prepare documents for laboratory services and requisitions.
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Data Entry.
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Perform other administrative duties as directed.
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Greet patients in a friendly and welcoming manner.
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Promote patient/family understanding of the educational content and his/her involvement in the plan of care, and document in patient record.
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Prepare patients for examination.
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Obtain patient’s medical history and record vital signs.
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Explain treatment procedures to patients.
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Assists provider during examination and procedures as requested.
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Collect and prepare laboratory specimens including blood draws, venipuncture.
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Performs basic in-office laboratory tests and dispose of contaminated supplies.
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Sterilize medical instruments.
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Prepare and administer immunizations and medications as directed by a physician, including by injection.
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Telephone prescriptions to pharmacy, authorize drug refills as directed by the physician.
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Perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician.
Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
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High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
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Certification of satisfactory competition of Medical Assisting program required.
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Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants or other certifying organization preferred.
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Ability to work in a team environment and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and patients
Pre-screening includes pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. RHCHC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, RHCHC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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