FQHC Medical Assistant- Lorain

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate the values and guiding principles of OhioGuidestone every day, performing with the highest standards of excellence, integrity and ethics.

• Complies with all state and federal laws regarding protected health information.
• Maintains complete and current medical records regarding all clients served.
• In collaboration with the team, ensures a comprehensive health history through the collection of vital signs, lab work and OARRS reports as needed for further assessment and treatment.

• Documents client records, labs, medical records, and OARRS within Agency designated standards.
• Attend and participate in agency/ team/clinical meetings, including mandatory trainings, and treatment coordination
• Meets and sustains the OhioGuidestone designated productivity standard.

• Provides education to persons served, family members of persons served and other staff regarding medication, symptom management, wellness and health, as instructed by medical staff.
• Provides monitoring of clients’ mental illness or substance use and physical symptoms; communicates any changes to the treatment team.
• Provides direct witnessed urinalysis, targeted case management, or individual psychotherapy to clients to monitor symptoms, carry out prescriber orders and support coordination of care.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Must be able to operate a computer and other position related technologies
• Must be able to verbally exchange information in a confidential manner with employees, clients, students, participants, and/or families in various settings
• Must be available for crisis management by phone as needed
• Must be able to work flexible hours as needed
• Must be able to clearly and confidentially communicate with OhioGuidestone employees, clients, students, participants, and other stakeholders

• Meets and sustains the Agency’s designated productivity standard.
• Travel to all Agency sites as needed.

• Maintains reliable attendance.
• Exhibit positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and a culture of belonging.
• Present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.
• Obtain EKG as directed by the provider or nurse
• Provide immunization and injections under the supervision of a provider or nurse
• Point of care testing and preparing samples for pick up and phlebotomy.
• Ensure that the medical room is prepared and ready for exams and assist with any procedures and exams as directed by the provider or nurse.
• Review discharge instruction and support PT in regard to questions and concerns prior to leaving the office.

Education & Experience:

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Medical Assistant credentials, required.
• CDCA licensure required within the first 6 months of employment.
• Minimum of 1 year of related Medical Assistant experience required.
• Demonstrated EMR experience required, Evolv preferred.
• Demonstrated computer literacy and excellent verbal communication.

Qualifications:

• Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact
• QBHS Certification
• Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people
• Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment
• Flexible; able to workdays, evenings, and/or weekends, based on office hours, as desired to meet the needs of clients
• Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple priorities with strict attention to detail and perform work independently.
• Ability to maintain relevant, timely documentation as required.
• Effective computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records, etc.

• Must be able to access work locations, offices, and homes as necessary, which may include ascending/descending stairs.

• Possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Successfully complete pre-employment screenings, including drug tests, background checks, and any other required assessments, such as a physical examination and TB test.

Benefits include:

• • Free CEU trainings
  • Competitive medical benefits including a zero-premium monthly option for employee or employee children!
  • 10 paid holidays - 2 are floating holidays
  • Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
  • Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
  • 401(k) with employer match option
  • Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Free licensure supervision
  • Recognition and rewards

At OhioGuidestone we care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of a fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings

We believe that fostering a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our organization. Embracing diversity not only promotes a culture of respect and belonging, but it also enhances creativity, innovation, and problem-solving, ultimately contributing to our collective success. #LI-VS1 #IND1

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse