The Medical Assistant provides essential administrative and clinical support to the care team, focusing on efficient primary health care delivery and ensuring a positive patient experience. Key duties include performing procedures like phlebotomy and injections, recording vital signs, and assisting with patient education and room preparation.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School diploma or equivalent and be a graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program, with MA certification being preferred. Essential abilities include clear communication, maintaining confidentiality, reacting calmly in emergencies, and proficiency in using medical equipment and documenting in the EHR.
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Job description
The Medical Assistant 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-Thursday 8am-5pm
Columbus, OH
Essential functions and responsibilities
Work closely with the clinical care team to deliver the best care for our patients.
Set-up EKG machines, perform phlebotomy and administer injections
Interview patients regarding medical concerns and obtain medical history.
Measure vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height. Record vital signs and other health-related issues on patients’ charts.
Assist in performing routine medical procedures as requested.
Prepare patients and treatment rooms for exams. Drape patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.
Assist in patient education with related educational tools, periodicals, flyers, and handouts.
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.
Education, Licensures & Certifications • Required
High School diploma or equivalent
Required: Graduate of a Medical Assistant program
Preferred: MA certification
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
Benefits
Benefits Eligible
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
