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Southern Ohio Medical Center - Portsmouth, OH
posted 2 months ago
Full-time
Portsmouth, OH
Hospitals
About the position
The Credentialed Medical Assistant plays a vital role in supporting healthcare providers by assisting with patient examinations, collecting vital data, and managing medical supplies. This position requires effective communication and interpersonal skills to ensure positive interactions with patients and healthcare teams, while also adhering to safety and documentation protocols.
Responsibilities
- Assist the provider with patient examinations, procedures, and diagnostic testing.
- Collect and document patient vitals, chief complaints, and medical history.
- Make phone calls for patient referrals and prescription requests, documenting in patient charts.
- Organize the drug closet and maintain a drug sample log.
- Ensure clinical supplies are properly stocked.
- Review charts for upcoming appointments and pull necessary lab results.
- Log and update medication lists for patients.
- Answer phones, schedule appointments, and assist with scanning documents.
- Coordinate with the Surgery Department and Central Scheduling for procedures.
- Contact insurance companies for necessary authorizations and precertifications.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members to manage patient care effectively.
- Perform pre-cleaning and decontamination of instruments used on patients.
- Cross-train to perform Medical Office Assistant duties as needed.
- Float to other Medical Care Foundation offices as required.
- Follow vaccine and medication management policies.
- Perform daily document imports and handle electronic prescription requests with provider direction.
- Assist the provider in navigating medical records and document clinical services performed.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Credentialed Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, AMCA) required.
- BLS certification within 90 days of hire required.
- Minimum one month of on-the-job training preferred.
- Ability to develop positive interactions with patients, families, and coworkers.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer with consideration for all qualified applicants.
