Mercy Health Looking for MA – Medical Assistant – Oregon Clinic at Oregon, Ohio Full Time

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** $1500 SIGN ON BONUS

Medical Assistant – Oregon, OH

Job Summary:

The Medical Assistant is a key component of our team that works closely with the primary care physician to deliver excellent patient care to our community, ensuring services are provided within the Medical Assisting scope and state guidelines. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for reviewing and updating health records, measuring vital signs, and preparing treatment rooms for upcoming examinations.

Essential Functions:

Provides excellent customer service skills by greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner
Prepares & reviews patient charts for upcoming visits by verifying that all diagnostic test results, hospital reports, and other medical records are correct and up to date
Measures vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration, blood pressure, weight and height
Performs departmental-related clerical duties such as checking inventory, stock supplies, track referrals, and answer phones as needed
Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly
Other duties as assigned

Education:

High School Degree or GED

Licensure/Certification:

Medical Assisting certification (required within 14 months of placement in MA role): Certified Medical Assistant (American Association of Medical Assisting), Registered Medical Assistant (American Medical Technologists), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (National Healthcareer Association, or National Certified Medical Assistant (National Center for Competency Testing). If incumbent is unable to obtain MA certification, an Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE) is acceptable within same time period.
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 90 days of hire)

Experience:

One year of medical assistant healthcare experience (preferred, not required)
Two years of clerical experience in a physician’s office (preferred, not required)

Skills & Abilities:

Possesses problem-solving skills, basic computer skills, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

Department:

Mercy Oregon Clinic – MPE Billing Company, LLC

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email (url removed). If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at (url removed)