RSS Medical

Title: Medical Assistant
Location: Dayton, OH
Duration: Contract

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Medical Assistant supports the clinical team by completing administrative tasks related to patient care.
- Room patients, obtain vitals and update basic health information in electronic health record (EHR).
- Review and complete daily tasks such as scanning, completing referral requests, answering phones, prior authorizations and handling medical records requests as requested by nursing management.
- Log all medications administered in appropriate logs, ensuring that all are accounted for against proper inventory accounts.
- Prepare exam rooms for patient visits by sterilizing and cleaning surfaces, and restocking supplies.
- Document all care provided and interactions with patients in the EHR.
- Process patient referrals for specialty care and follow-up, as needed, to ensure quality specialty care was provided.
- Complete data entry.
- Work in a collaborative manner with medical case managers to ensure that patient paperwork is completed.
- Provide follow up phone calls to clients or other professionals as needed.
- Participate in other agency meetings as requested by supervisor including continuous quality improvement committee meetings.
- Demonstrate unconditional positive regard to clients and conduct all aspects of job responsibilities with a focus on exceptional customer service.
- Continuously grow and develop cultural competency, exhibiting an understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity.
- Conduct special projects and perform any other related duties as assigned by the Nurse Practitioner or Medical Director.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certification as a Medical Assistant
- Certification in CPR/BLS.
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- One year or greater experience as a Medical Assistant.
- Experience working in electronic health records required. Epic experience preferred.
- Ability to work Saturdays.
- Exemplary customer service as well as written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and other computer applications required.
- Reliable transportation, driver’s license and proof of auto insurance required.
- Candidates will have to pass a drug screen and background check.