What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at AdventHealth Ottawa?
Medical Assistant - AdventHealth Ottawa
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Monday-Friday
Location : 1301 S Main Street, Ottawa, KS
The role you’ll contribute:
Perform clerical and/or patient care duties in the medical practice to support medical providers and nursing in the examination and treatment of clinic patients. These staff members function under the supervision and authority of the licensed physician, or non-physician provider licensed in State of Kansas. Maintains efficient patient flow, supports an environment of patient safety and satisfaction and demonstrates problem-solving skills. Constructively collaborates with team to find the optimal office efficiencies while maintaining patient centered care. Available to provide back-up and coverage to multiple RMH clinics, registration desks, and performing front and back office duties; schedules appointments, greets patients, and prepares charts; performs registration and check-in/out functions; verifies insurance benefits; maintains various records and databases of information; prepares correspondence and reports; assists the supervising physician in direct patient care, including exams and treatments within the office setting.
Responds to caller general information requests and inquiries; refers callers to appropriate area; performs other duties as assigned.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- Timely, accurate, and thorough completion of medical documentation upon patient intake (including identified standards for documentation – i.e. mammogram, colonoscopy, smoking, etc.)
- Ability to give immunizations
- Ability to utilize computer/computer software for pertinent patient documentation, providing documentation to patient as needed (i.e. patient plan).This includes pertinent training as necessary from time to time
- Adhere to policies/procedures for patient medications and testing – refilling patient medications according to protocols only as appropriate
- Electronic communications with patients, when desired (in keeping with established policy standards)
- Participate in group huddles to assure continuity of care.
- Excellent communication (both written and verbal)
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
Minimum qualifications :
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Upon hire MA certification is required within 90 days.Please inquire which credentialing bodies are approved.
- BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association
Preferred qualifications:
- 1 to 2 Years of Position-Related Experience
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Patient Care
Organization: AdventHealth Ottawa
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 25004333
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
