MA Medical Assistant (LPN)- Boardman Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Company: Mercy Health
Location: Youngstown
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy HealthWill consider
Certified and Non Certified MA's or LPN's!1500.00 Sign on bonus for
new hires!Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of
PositionThe Medical Assistant Certified is a multi-skilled clinical
professional that provides indirect and/or direct patient care
within the scope of practice and in alignment with the standards of
excellence and quality. Under the direction of the provider, the
Medical Assistant contributes to the completion of the patient's
chief complaint (including, but not limited, to respirations, blood
pressure, pulse oximetry, height, weight, and temperature),
documents patient/family needs, participates in planning and
implementing care for patients, and administers ordered medications
(oral, injection, topically, etc.) within the Medical Assisting
scope and state guidelines.Essential Job Functions--- Understands
and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements within
the Medical Assistant role.--- Identifies significant changes in
patient condition through data collection and reports them to the
provider.--- 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.--- Show patients to
examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.--- Travels to
other facilities for BSMH providers or adjusts hours to meet
patient care needs as directed by the practice manager as
needed.--- 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 which may 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 virtual visit.--- Documents in
electronic medical records (EMR) accurately and appropriately.---
Manages in basket messages in the electronic health record (EHR)
under the Provider's verbatim instructions.--- Performs front desk
workflows (i.e., My Chart requests, patient registration,
scheduling, phone triage, cash handling, and
check-in/check-out).--- Follows up on orders, appointments,
referrals, and follow up visits and collects co-pays as needed.---
Other duties include, but not limited to, ordering supplies
appropriately, tracking referrals, labs and diagnostic tests,
disposing of 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.Licensing/CertificationActive Medical Assisting
certification (required): Certified Medical Assistant (American
Association of Medical Assisting), Registered Medical Assistant
(American Medical Technologists), Certified Clinical Medical
Assistant (National Healthcareer Association, or National Certified
Medical Assistant (National Center for Competency Testing) or
Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NCRMA) (National
Association for Health Professionals . If incumbent is unable to
obtain MA certification, an Assessment-Based Recognition in Order
Entry (ABR-OE) is acceptable.BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon
hire, required within 90 days of hire)EducationHigh School/GED
(required)Work Experience1 year of medical assisting experience in
a healthcare setting (preferred)2 years of clerical physician
practice experience (preferred)TrainingNoneSkills--- Record
patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as
test results in medical records.--- Interview patients to obtain
medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and
height.--- Prepare and administer medications as directed by a
physician.--- Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens,
log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.--- Provide
authorized prescription and drug refill information for pharmacies
as directed by provider.--- Explain treatment procedures,
medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.---
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated
supplies.--- Perform routine laboratory tests and sample
analyses.--- Perform general office duties, such as answering
telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.---
Successfully completes skills or competency checklists to be able
to help physicians examine and treat patients, performing such
tasks as handing them instruments, giving injections, removing
sutures, changing dressings on wounds.--- Strong oral and written
communication skills--- Ability to collaboratively work with
patients, families, and teams within a high-volume environment.---
Medical terminology--- Attention to detail--- Ability to
multitask--- Ability to use standard office equipment (i.e.
computer, copier, phone, fax machine)Mercy Health is an equal
opportunity employer.Many of our opportunities reward your hard
work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision
plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife
insurance w/AD&DEmployer contributions to retirement savings
plan when eligiblePaid time offEducational AssistanceAnd much more
Benefits offerings vary according to employment statusScheduled
Weekly Hours:40Work Shift:Days (United States of
America)Department:St . Elizabeth Boardman OrthopedicsAll
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 you'd 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
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