divh2Medical Assistant/h2pThe Medical Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and clinical support to ensure efficient delivery of primary health care and creating a positive patient experience./ppFull Time/Benefits Eligible/ppMonday-Friday 7:30am - 4pm/ppColumbus, OH/ph3Essential Functions And Responsibilities:/h3ulliWork closely with the clinical care team to deliver the best care for our patients./liliFoster a climate allowing for direct communication between the care team, patient/caregiver and appropriate care providers to optimize outcomes./liliCollaborate with other care team members to address gaps in care (chart prep)./liliPromote and facilitate improved clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction, as well as efficient use of resources./liliAct as a patient advocate to ensure highest quality of care for our patients./liliSet-up medical equipment and perform related tests as applicable, administer injections, and perform routine specimen collection and point of care tests./liliResponsible for vaccine administration as directed./liliInterview patients regarding medical concerns and obtain medical history./liliMeasure and record vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, height and weight in patients EHR./liliResponsible for blood draws and specimen processing./liliAssist in performing routine medical procedures as requested./liliPrepare patients and treatment rooms for exams. Drape patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment./liliReview physician orders and lab requests and follows up as needed. Call in prescriptions/order refills as approved and directed./liliCommunicate test results to patients as directed./liliAssist in patient education with related educational tools, periodicals, flyers, and handouts./liliAssist with applicable forms and patient paperwork (not limited to processing of referrals, prior authorizations or pre-certifications, etc.)./liliRespond to patient phone calls, as appropriate./liliMaintain a clean and well-organized work area. Maintain patient confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA regulation./liliAttend meetings and participate in classroom activities as needed./liliAll other duties as assigned./li/ulh3Qualifications:/h3pTo 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./ppEducation, Licensures Certifications/pulliRequired: High School diploma or equivalent/liliRequired: Graduate of a Medical Assistant program/liliPreferred: MA certification/li/ulpKnowledge, Skills Abilities/pulliSelf-disciplined, energetic, passionate, and innovative/liliAbility to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a courteous and friendly manner/liliAbility to maintain confidentiality at all times/liliAbility to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations/liliAbility to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures/liliAbility to communicate clearly and document efficiently in EHR/liliKnowledge in vaccine administration, storage, handling and documentation/liliKnowledge and understanding of medical terminology/liliKnowledge of patient care and examination procedures/liliKnowledge of using medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care/liliKnowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment/liliSkill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications, as directed/liliSkill in taking vital signs/liliSkill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public/liliCustomer service skills; social perceptiveness and service oriented/liliExcellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work/li/ul/div