Credentialed Medical Assistant - Troy - Infusion Center - FT/First Shift

Company: Kettering Health Network
Location: Troy
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Sign-on Bonus! Up to $3,000 available to eligible applicantsKettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it's by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach. -Kettering Health Troy -

• Kettering Health Troy, formerly Troy Hospital, a three-story, nearly 150,000-square-foot hospital using the latest technology and offering several outpatient services. -
• Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department in 2020.
• Services include cardiac testing, -emergency, intensive -care, lab, imaging, surgery and a medical office building for physician practices. - -
• 28 bed facility. - - **Possible Incentives for external CMAs
  • Up to $3,000 Sign-on Bonus based on shift and experience
  • Returning employees must not have been employed by Kettering Health for the last 6 months prior to rehireResponsibilities: -Under the supervision of the physician, APP and registered nurse:
    • Assists in providing care and performing office functions.
    • Give instructions to patients as instructed by doctor/nurse.
    • Takes blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration.
    • Assists patients any time need is apparent or as directed by the nurse or physician(s).
    • Assists with any procedures that have been taught through formal training or by licensed nurse or physician(s).
    • Assists in lab procedures under the supervision of physician(s) and nurse and for which training has been given.
    • Keeps medical records in accordance to procedures and forms.
    • Follows principles of medical ethics for medical assistant.
    • Keep rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies.
    • May be requested to substitute for other office personnel and conduct responsibilities of receptionist/front desk.
    • Any other assigned duties by physician(s), nurses or manager.Qualifications: -Education Requirements: -
      • Completion of an accredited program that meets nationally accepted standards-certificate or degree in Medical Assisting or Medical Office Management.
      • BLS certification
      • If employee's practice has issued AED, the employee is required to obtain and maintain current BLS certification.
      • Must either have six months of experience as a Medical Assistant, OR, have graduated from an accredited MA or Medical Office Management program that meets nationally accepted standards.
      • Within one year from date of hire, continued employment will require successful attainment and retention of CCMA, CMA (AAMA) or NCMA certification or RMA plus documented completion of a Medical Assisting program through an accredited institution of higher learning. -Skills/Others
        • Previous experience in a medical environment preferred
        • Office practice knowledge required to include examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures, medical equipment and instruments, common safety hazards and precautions, confidentiality/discretion
        • Patient, courteous and tactful
        • Ability to communicate and relate well with office staff, ancillary departments and the public
        • Ability to follow direction, accept orders and perform repetitive tasks
        • Computer literate word processing, email, experience in electronic medical records preferred
        • Perform patient screening using established protocols

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