MA - Medical Assistant - Lorain Primary Care
Company: Mercy Health
Location: Lorain
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one
purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit.
This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful
combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day.
Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the
highest quality of health care possible to our communities.MA -
Medical Assistant -Mercy Health - Lorain Primary Care$3,000 sign-on
bonus!Will consider certified and non-certified medical
assistants!The 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 patients 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 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 Providers verbatim
instructions. May perform 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 from one of the following (required):Certified
Medical Assistant (CMA); American Association of Medical Assisting,
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA); American Medical Technologists,
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA); National Healthcareer
Association (NHA); Nationally Registered Certified Medical
Assistant (NCRMA); National Association for Health Professionals,
National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Center for
Competency Testing (NCCT)If incumbent is unable to obtain MA
certification, an Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry
(ABR-OE) is acceptable (not accepted in the state of South
Carolina)BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
(preferred upon hire, required prior to independent patient
care)EducationHigh School/GED (required)Completion of an accredited
Medical Assistant post-secondary education (preferred, but required
in South Carolina)Work ExperienceCompletion of externship or
clinical lab training (preferred)1 year of recent Medical Assisting
experience (preferred)TrainingNoneLanguageNonePatient
PopulationAdults (18-64 years)Geriatrics (65 years and
older)Working ConditionsPeriods of high stress and fluctuating
workloads may occur.General office environment.May be exposed to
high noise levels and bright lights.May be exposed to physical
altercations and verbal abuse.May be exposed to limited hazardous
substances or body fluids.*May be exposed to human blood and other
potentially infectious materials.*May be exposed to adverse weather
conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.May have periods of constant
interruptions.Prolonged periods of working alone.* Individuals in
this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use
personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies
concerning infection control.Physical RequirementsPhysical
DemandsFrequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%Lifting/ Carrying (0-50
lbs.) xLifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) xPush/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)
xPush/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) xStoop, Kneel xCrawling xClimbing
xBalance xBending xWork PositionFrequency 0% 1-33% 34-66%
67-100%Sitting xWalking xStanding xAdditional Physical
Requirements/HazardsPhysical RequirementsManual dexterity (eye/hand
coordination)Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordingsReach above
shoulderRepetitive arm/hand movements Finger DexterityColor
VisionAcuity farAcuity nearHazardsDepth perceptionUse of Latex
productsExposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergentsExposure to
moving mechanical partsExposure to dust/fumesExposure to potential
electrical shockExposure to x ray/electromagnetic energyExposure to
high pitched noisesSkills 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)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 statusAll
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
Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. 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 recruitment@mercy.comby
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