Posted: Jan 28, 2025
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Medical Assistant

Equitas Health - Dayton, OH
Full-time
Application Deadline: N/A

POSITION 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 assistance
     
Hourly Pay Range :$17.79hr- $22.21
 
**This position is eligible for a quarterly Patient Access Incentive Bonus 
  
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.       
  • High school diploma or GED is required.       
    
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:       
      
  • 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.