Kettering Health·Kettering, Ohio
Provides clinical and administrative support to providers in a cardiology practice, including interviewing patients and recording vital signs. Responsible for preparing treatment rooms and assisting in patient examinations and treatments.
Job Details Physician Office | Kettering | Full-Time | First Shift Responsibilities & Requirements Under the supervision of the provider and/or practice manager, assists and delivers patient care duties, and provides administrative support throughout the practice.
This position assists the provider in examination and treatment of patients, performing miscellaneous delegated duties under the direction of provider.
This position also interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information in patients' charts.
Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
The position will be cross-trained to perform duties to enhance efficiency and continuity of delivery of patient care.
MA/CMA: Current Medical Assistant certification/registration as CCMA, CMA (AAMA), NCMA, RMA (through AMT) or completion of KHMG Medical Assistant Training Program or MA program through an accredited institution of higher learning and successful attainment of certification/registration within 15 months of hire.
LPN: Graduate of accredited LPN program (or equivalent) with current Ohio license.
Medical assistants who are not certified or registered at the time of hire will be restricted from administering medication and entering Epic orders until the required credentials are obtained and verified.
Examples of medical assistants who are not certified/registered: MA with on the job training only MA who has completed an accredited program but has not passed the certification exam MA who has a lapsed/expired certification STNAs or CNAs with at least 6 months of direct patient care experience
1-year clinical experience in a medical/physician office setting preferred. Practical knowledge in the following areas is preferred: examination process, diagnostic and treatment room procedures, medical equipment and instruments, safety hazards and precautions, confidentiality/discretion. Experience with use of electronic medical records preferred. Overview Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.
Requires a current Medical Assistant certification (CCMA, CMA, NCMA, RMA) or a valid Ohio LPN license. One year of clinical experience in a physician office and familiarity with electronic medical records are preferred.
Market context
Support-services roles in Ohio are often tied to steady patient-facing operations, so employers typically look for dependable candidates who can handle long shifts, flexible scheduling, and direct exposure to blood and needles. These jobs can be competitive because the requirements are straightforward but the work is physically demanding and schedule-sensitive. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm you can meet the shift and comfort-level expectations before applying.
