Kettering Health Medical Assistant
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.
Responsibilities & Requirements
Under the supervision of the physician and / or practice manager, assists and delivers patient care duties, and provides administrative support throughout the practice. The Medical Assistant is responsible for :
- Takes blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration.
- Stock rooms with adequate medical supplies, wash and dry instruments, and prepare sterilization as required.
- Keeps medical records in accordance to procedures and forms.
- Follows principles of medical ethics.
- Any other duties relating to the business operation of the medical practice that may be assigned by the physician(s) or practice office manager.
Job requirements
Must either have six months experience as a Medical Assistant, OR, have graduated from an accredited MA or Medical Office Management program that meets nationally accepted standards.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.Computer literate in use of word processing and emailMay be hired with six months of experience as a STNA, Nursing Assistant or PCA but are not able to administer medication or enter Epic orders until competency demonstration has occurred