Clinical - Medical Assistant

Position : Medical Assistant

Location : Columbus, OH

Shift : Mon - Fri / 8am - 5pm

Pay : Starting $18.50 / DEO

Duration : Temp to Hire

Sign-on Bonus : Yes, $1,000 once converted to perm

Job Description :

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam / procedure room;
• assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history;
• performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians / nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients / families;

answering calls, and providing pertinent information.

Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include sending / receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab / X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.

completing forms / requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics;

managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately. May also work at front desk as needed.

• Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocols;
• cleaning exam / procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records;

ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam / procedure rooms.

Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting / promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes;

sharing problems relating to patients and / or staff with immediate supervisor.

• Fulfills clinical medical assisting responsibilities that vary according to state law, which may include medical / surgical asepsis, sterilization, instrument wrapping and autoclaving;
• checking vital signs ; physical examination preparations; clinical pharmacology; drug administration through various routes including injections;
• prescription verifications with physician’s orders; minor surgery assists including surgical tray set-up pre / post surgical care, applying dressings, and suture removal;
• biohazard waste disposal and monitoring; therapeutic modalities; instructing patients with assistive devices, body mechanics, and home care;
• laboratory procedures including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines; quality control methods;
• CLIA-waived testing; capillary punctures and veni-punctures; specimen handling such as urine, throat, vaginal, stool, and sputum;

electrocardiography including mounting, emergency triage, and first aid. Medical assistants must adhere to the MA scope of practice in the laboratory.

Make call to remind patient of appointment as instructed by their supervisor.

Attendance, promptness, professionalism, the ability to pay attention to detail, cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors, and politeness to customers, vendors, and patients

Qualifications :

High school diploma : Required

Completion of MA program or its equivalent : Required

Entry Level ok!

EKG, vital signs, veni-puncture, capillary, and injection current experience : Required

Must possess a current CPR certification from AHA and current health records with the appropriate immunizations to work in the health care field (hepatitis B / tuberculosis) : Required

Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for local travel : Required

Technical skill and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook), and utilization of standard software programs and applications : Required

About Us :

All Medical Personnel is a national leader in healthcare staffing and recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as one of the nation's largest healthcare staffing firms.

Our team of seasoned recruiters are experienced in their ability to recruit, screen and place medical professionals for all types of healthcare settings.

Please reference Job number : 41519