Medical Assistant - Podiatry - Mahoning County at NOMS Healthcare in Youngstown, OH

Job description

• The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting providers with patient care, chart management, scheduling appointments, and assisting with in office procedures; other duties may include assisting the front desk with clerical duties when needed. This person must convey a positive image of the medical office. This position will be based in Boardman, OH but may require travel to other offices in Mahoning County.

Responsibilities

• 1. Complies with all HIPAA and OSHA regulations and policies.
• 2. Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which 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.
• 3. Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which 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 charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.
• 4. Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned which may include: setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocol; 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; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• 5. Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned which may include: respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisors quickly.
• 6. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1. Knowledge of the health care field.
• 2. Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and their families.
• 3. Skill in performing tasks correctly.
• 4. Skill intact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
• 5. Skill in understand patient education needs and effectively sharing information with patients and their families.
• 6. Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
• 7. Ability to be flexible and handle changing priorities.
• 8. Ability to communicate clearly.
• 9. Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
• 10. Ability to plan, prioritize and complete delegated tasks.
• 11. Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring for others.
• 12. Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.
• 13. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with physicians, co-workers, patients and patient’s families.
• 3. Minimum of one-year work experience in public contact job. Preferable in a medical office environment
• 1. Certified or Registered Medical Assistant certification encouraged (CMA/ RMA/ ABR-OE)
• Licenses & Certifications
• Certified Clinical MA
• Certificated MA
• Registered Med Assistant

Skills

Required

• Knowledge of the health care field
• Skill in performing tasks correctly
• Ability to communicate clearly