Equitas Health, Inc.
Medical Assistant
7 days ago
Cincinnati
Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant supports the clinical team by completing clinical and administrative tasks related to patient care at the direction of the nurse (RN/LPN) or provider (MD/DO/NP/PA/Psych/Clinical Pharmacist). ** After completing medical assistant school, employees who have been with our company for six months are eligible for certification assistanceHourly Rate: $17.79hr- $22.21hr ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, traveling, driving or having reliable transportation; written communication; utilizing a computer for typing and patient care; attending meetings. MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES: • Room patients, obtain vitals, and update basic health information in electronic health record (EHR)., • Review and complete daily tasks such as answering phones, completing prior authorizations, and handling medical records requests as requested by Leadership., • Administer injections (intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal) as ordered and log all medications administered in appropriate logs and trackers., • Prepare exam rooms for patient visits by sterilizing and cleaning surfaces, and restocking supplies., • Assist provider with procedures as indicated., • Document all care provided and interactions with patients in the EHR., • Process patient referrals for specialty care and follow-up, as needed, to ensure quality specialty care was provided., • Provide follow up phone calls to clients or other professionals as needed., • Adhere to the Equitas Health Care Corporate Compliance Standards of Conduct and all related policies and procedures., • Participate in other agency meetings as requested by Leadership., • Demonstrate unconditional positive regard to clients and conduct all aspects of job responsibilities with a focus on exceptional customer service., • Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating unconditional positive regard to all Equitas Health employees, interns, etc. with an understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity., • Conduct special projects and perform any other related duties as assigned by Leadership, • Anticipate the customers’ needs and take proactive steps to meet those needs by listening and taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved., • Assure a clean, orderly, and functional work environment, • Is an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others, • Manage difficult or conflict situations constructively and seek appropriate assistance, • Act as a resource and mentor to new employees, students, and other team members, • Actively participate in departmental professional development activities, • Other duties as assigned EDUCATION/LICENSURE:, • Completion of Medical Assistant Program, • Current certification in CPR/BLS., • One year or greater experience as a Medical Assistant preferred., • Experience working in electronic health records required. Epic experience preferred., • Ability to work Saturdays., • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills required, • Exemplary written and verbal communication skills., • Must have sensitivity to, interest in and competence in cultural differences, HIV/AIDS, minority health, Gender Affirming Care, sexual practices, chemical dependency and a demonstrated competence in working with persons of color, and gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender community., • Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and other computer applications required.