About this role
Job Details
Physician Office | Kettering | Full-Time | First Shift
Responsibilities & Requirements
Under the supervision of the provider and/or practice manager, assists and delivers patient care duties, and provides administrative support throughout the practice. This position assists the provider in examination and treatment of patients, performing miscellaneous delegated duties under the direction of provider. This position also interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information in patients' charts. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. The position will be cross-trained to perform duties to enhance efficiency and continuity of delivery of patient care.
Educational requirements:
- MA/CMA: Within 15 months from date of hire, continued employment will require successful attainment and retention of one of the following certification/registration CCMA, CMA (AAMA), NCMA, RMA (through AMT) or RMA (through ARMA) plus documented completion of a Medical Assisting program through an accredited institution of higher learning.
- May be hired with six months of experience as a STNA, but are not able to administer medication or enter Epic orders until acceptable credentialed medical assistant certification is obtained.
- LPN: Graduate of accredited LPN program (or equivalent) with current Ohio license.
Job requirements:
- Basic Life Support certification required.
- Ability to communicate and relate well with office staff, ancillary departments and public, follow direction, accept orders and perform repetitive tasks, be patient, courteous, and tactful.
- Able to work under time constraints, multi-task, and work autonomously with little direction.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality and follow directions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Must have valid Ohio driver’s license
- Must have and maintain a clean driving record
Overview
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.
Other facts
About Kettering Health
As a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare system, Kettering Health's mission is to live God's love by promoting and restoring health. We're made up of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient locations throughout western Ohio, as well as Kettering Health Medical Group. With more than 700 board-certified providers, we're dedicated to elevating the health, healing, and hope of our community.
What you'll do
- The Medical Assistant/LPN assists in delivering patient care and provides administrative support under the supervision of a provider or practice manager. Responsibilities include interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, preparing treatment rooms, and performing delegated duties.
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