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Physician Office | Wilmington | Full-Time | First Shift

Responsibilities & Requirements

Responsibilities:

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Overview

Kettering 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.

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