Job Information
Talbert House Medical Assistant - Talbert House Primary Care (Western Hills) in Cincinnati, Ohio
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Position Summary: Performs a range of clinical, administrative and | | clerical duties to ensure efficient medical operation under the | | supervision of the LPN, RN, NP or MD. | | | | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Job Responsibilities: | | | | - Verify patient information by interviewing patient; recording | | basic medical history; confirm visit purpose and update changes | | prior to each appointment | | - Performs administrative tasks including answering phone calls, | | greeting patients, updating and filing patients medical records; | | complete insurance forms for billing; manage correspondence | | memos, letters, faxes and forms | | - Organize and schedule appointments for patients; arrange hospital | | admissions, surgical and laboratory services with center; verify | | times with patients; prepare charts, pre-admission and consent | | forms | | - Assist with medical examinations; prepare patients for | | examination by performing preliminary physical test; take and | | record vital signs including blood pressure, weight and | | temperature | | - Prepare, arrange and clean examine rooms with examining-room | | instruments and equipment prior to patient appointments | | - Collect and prepare laboratory specimens; perform basic | | laboratory test on the premises; dispose of contaminated supplies | | and sterilized medical instruments | | - Collaborate in sharing information with other members of the | | medical team | | - Assist patients, family members or other patients with concern | | and empathy; respects their confidentiality and privacy | | - Maintain safe, secure and healthy work environment by | | establishing and following standards and procedures; comply with | | legal regulations | | - Manage and maintain medical supplies inventory; place orders for | | new materials as needed; perform preventative maintenance to keep | | equipment operating | | - Manage and maintain patient medical records to ensure compliance | | - Other duties as assigned | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
Qualifications
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: | | | | - Excellent written and verbal communication skills | | - Strong customer service skills | | - Ability to draw blood, run EKG and give injections | | - Basic computer skills with ability to learn new software | | - Adhere to acceptable professional/clinical boundaries and | | confidentiality | | - Ability to work cooperatively with multidisciplinary teams | | - Knowledge of medical terminology | | - Ability to multi-task and prioritize | | - Able to work proactively independently and as a team | | - High level of compassion | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Job Requirements: | | | | - High School Diploma or equivalency and; | | - 1-2 years experience as a Medical Assistant with 1 year in the | | mental health field preferred | | - Certified Medical Assistant preferred | | - Valid drivers license and current auto insurance | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Essential Functions/Physical Demands: | | | | - Positional: Driving in accordance with job duties assigned. | | Frequent standing and walking. Infrequent sitting. | | - Gross Mobility: Rare lifting, climbing, or crawling. Infrequent | | balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Frequent to constant | | reaching, bending and handling. | | - Sensory: Rare tasting/smelling. Infrequent use of color vision. | | Occasional use of far visual acuity, depth perception, and field | | of vision. Frequent use of near and midrange visual acuity, and | | visual accommodation. Frequent to constant talking. | | | | All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment | | without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, | | gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of | | disability. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+