Signature Health Inc
Location
Willoughby, Ohio
The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing patient intake, obtaining vital signs, and documenting health histories to support the clinical team. They also assist in coordinating patient care, administering medications, and collecting laboratory specimens while maintaining a safe and professional clinical environment.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Medical Assistant program and hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. A Medical Assistant certification is required, or must be obtained within six months of hire, along with at least one year of experience in an ambulatory setting.
Responsible for intake of all patient appointments to include: vital signs, height and weight, confirming reason for visit, interviewing patient to determine health history for documentation, preparation of patient for examination/interview/procedure, and updating medication profile during rooming process prior to provider visit. Assist in evaluating patient's response to the plan of care and works in collaboration with the inter-professional team to make any needed adjustments as directed by the RN or provider. Assist in coordination of care for patients across service lines within and outside of Signature Health to coordinate excellent patient care. Complete appropriate documentation in the medical record to comply with state, federal, and departmental policies when sharing/documenting patient care data. Exhibit a non-judgmental, empathetic, and a fully supportive approach when communicating with patients, families, and staff. Provides care that is safe, ethical, patient and family centered, culturally congruent, age related, and evidence based. Ensuring quality of care by implementing nursing philosophies and standards of care; enforcing adherence to state board of nursing requirements and to other governing and regulatory entities. Administer medication under the direction of a Physician or Nurse Practitioner. Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required. 1+ years' experience in an ambulatory based setting as a Medical Assistant preferred. Medical Assistant Certification required; certification completion required within 6 months of hire. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Knowledge and comfortability with vaccine administration; knowledge of OSHA, FDA and CDC guidelines. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office/clinical work environment. While hours of operation are generally standard, flexibility to work evenings and extended hours may be required. Requires periods of sitting, standing, telephone, and computer work.
adequate to hear clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
adequate to speak to clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.