Memorial Health Ohio·Paris Township, Ohio
The Medical Assistant provides clinical support including performing injections, EKGs, and assisting with minor surgical procedures. They also manage clerical tasks such as scheduling, insurance verification, and maintaining electronic medical records.
🌟up to $3,000 Sign-On Bonus🌟
We are looking for a Medical Assistant to join our collaborative orientated team at General Surgery.
Clinical responsibilities: accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking, performs injections, EKG’s, point of care testing on patients at the direction of a provider, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting & documenting patient history
Perform screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physician with various procedures; sterilization, instrument wrapping and autoclaving; checking vital signs; prescription verifications with physician’s orders; minor surgery assists including surgical tray set-up pre/post-surgical care, applying dressing, and suture removal; biohazard waste disposal and monitoring; laboratory procedures; quality control methods; capillary punctures and venipuncture; specimen handling; emergency triage and first aid, verify vaccine orders and insurance eligibility for patients utilizing the VaxCare system; Maintain appropriate daily workflow to ensure patients are seen in a timely fashion, facilitate after care and follow-up for patients at conclusion of appointments, etc.
Patient care responsibilities: Effectively utilizes the electronic medical records system to check schedules, complete prior authorizations, and organize patient flow; demonstrates acceptable time management techniques; accurate charting; accurately relays instructions to patients/families; answers calls and provides pertinent information.
Clerical responsibilities: includes sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments (i.e., surgeries, procedures, etc.); verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.
Responsible for setting up instruments and equipment according to protocols; cleaning exam / procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning and sanitizing according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; maintains office supplies by notifying Practice Manager when items are needed, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam / procedure rooms.
Work flexible hours to adequately staff department and assist other locations with staffing needs as they arise.
Exhibits behaviors reflective of
Memorial’s core values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service.
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
Attends all mandatory education and in-services (i.e., team training, safety, infection control, etc.); completes mandatory health requirements.
We look forward to seeing your application!
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Candidates should have completed a post-secondary program in Medical Assisting or have equivalent physician office experience. Certification from AAMA, RMA, or NCMA is preferred.
Market context
General surgery practices in Ohio often need Medical Assistants who can handle patient intake, rooming, vitals, and back-office support in a fast-paced clinic setting. This role can be competitive because employers may prefer formal medical assisting training, prior physician office experience, and certification such as AAMA, RMA, or NCMA. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, including the sign-on bonus, paid holidays, and insurance options, before you apply.