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Medical Assistant- Canyon Medical Center

The Medical Assistant provides both administrative and clinical support to ensure efficient primary care delivery while fostering a smooth, compassionate, and patient-focused experience.

Full Time/Benefits Eligible

Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Reynoldsburg, OH

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the clinical care team to deliver the best care for our patients.
• Foster a climate allowing for direct communication between the care team, patient/caregiver and appropriate care providers to optimize outcomes.
• Collaborate with other care team members to address gaps in care (chart prep).
• Promote and facilitate improved clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction, as well as efficient use of resources.
• Act as a patient advocate to ensure highest quality of care for our patients.
• Set-up medical equipment and perform related tests as applicable, administer injections, and perform routine specimen collection and point of care tests.
• Responsible for vaccine administration as directed.
• Interview patients regarding medical concerns and obtain medical history.
• Measure and record vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, height and weight in patients' EHR.
• Responsible for blood draws and specimen processing.
• Assist in performing routine medical procedures as requested.
• Prepare patients and treatment rooms for exams. Drape patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.
• Review physician orders and lab requests and follows up as needed. Call in prescriptions/order refills as approved and directed.
• Communicate test results to patients as directed.
• Assist in patient education with related educational tools, periodicals, flyers, and handouts.
• Assist with applicable forms and patient paperwork (not limited to processing of referrals, prior authorizations or pre-certifications, etc.).
• Respond to patient phone calls, as appropriate.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area. Maintain patient confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA regulation.
• Attend meetings and participate in classroom activities as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Licensures & Certifications

• Required: High School diploma or equivalent
• Required: Graduate of a Medical Assistant program
• Preferred: MA certification

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Self-disciplined, energetic, passionate, and innovative
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a courteous and friendly manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly and document efficiently in EHR
• Knowledge in vaccine administration, storage, handling and documentation
• Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
• Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures
• Knowledge of using medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
• Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications, as directed
• Skill in taking vital signs
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public
• Customer service skills; social perceptiveness and service oriented
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work

**Employment Type:**
Part time
**Shift:**
Night Shift
**Description:**
**MLT or MLS - part-time position, Night shift**
**Position Purpose:**
The Medical Technologist performs phlebotomy and laboratory testing. Has knowledge of the clinical significance of results, monitors and understands operation of instrumentation, and reports results accurately and
rapidly.
**What you'll do:**
+ Performs all clinical testing in assigned department.
+ Records and reports test results accurately and promptly.
+ Performs and interprets quality control testing following established guidelines.
+ Maintains a high level of quality assurance.
+ Practices established safety procedures, including Universal Precautions and proper use of safety equipment.
+ Able to recognize a problem by following prescribed strategies and make necessary corrections.
+ Where no present criteria for decisions are available, will consult with supervisor/manager. In absence of supervisor/manager, will act to determine final decision.
+ Coordinates and evaluates new reagents, procedures and equipment as requested by supervisor/manager.
+ Performs routine scheduled and specialized maintenance of laboratory equipment.
**What we're looking for:**
+ Education: Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology or related field.
+ Licensure / Certification: Certification from American Society of Clinical Pathologists, equivalent; eligible for certification.
+ If applicable, must maintain active certification.
+ Experience: Preferred, but not required.
+ Effective Communication Skills
Position Highlights and Benefits:
+ Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
+ Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
+ Generous paid time off programs.
+ Employee recognition programs.
+ Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
+ Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
+ Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing.
+ Employee Referral Rewards program.
+ Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible colleague, you'll be able to see how much you've made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!
+ Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.
Ministry/Facility Information:
Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you're seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!
**Our Commitment**
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran

**We are more than a health system. We are a belief system.** We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.
**Job Description Summary:**
The duties of this position includes but is not limited to accurate, precise, and timely patient test results for the diagnosis and management of human illness. Position utilizes automation and computerization, and manual methods. Responsible for quality control and instrument operation, maintenance and troubleshooting. May be involved in teaching and training, but not in a leadership position. Position handles blood, tissue, fecal matter, sputum, urine, spinal fluid and other body fluids. Specimens may be contaminated with infectious diseases including HIV and other blood borne pathogens.
**Responsibilities And Duties:**
55%
Uses critical thinking, academic theory, facilitation and leadership abilities, and advanced customer service skills in the interaction with others and in the performance of duties. The duties of this position includes but is not limited to: The performance of complex analysis of all body fluids and tissues. Determining the reliability of all analytic data before release as patient measurement for diagnosis and treatment. Interprets information to make judgmental decisions and troubleshoots technical procedures and instruments. Utilizes knowledge of medical correlation of data, laboratory parameters, physiologic factors, medication effects, and specific medical treatments to assess the validity of laboratory data. Uses appropriate testing techniques to evaluation new testing methodologies and instrumentation. Role models safety and infection control practices. Provides mentorship to new lab associates, medical laboratory technicians, and students.
15%
Customer service to clinicians and clients. Must be comfortable and professional on the telephone, able to communicate with physician office staff and clinical staff, and laboratory associates. Must be able to communicate with patients and their families, and use service recovery where necessary.
20%
Quality Assurance Functions and Equipment Maintenance Functions Performs quality control checks on each procedure, on reagents, stains, equipment, etc. Documents and interprets all QC data used by the technologists to determine validity of patient results and verify instrument performance. Documents and reviews maintenance logs to assure optimum system performance, guaranteeing valid data and eliminating costly, time-consuming equipment failures.
5%
Continuing Education and Competencies Remains current in field. Trains students. Trains new employees. Maintains competencies, mandatory educational requirements ACE.
5%
Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned. ** COMPLETION OF WITH PERCENT
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Bachelor's Degree (Required)ASCP - American Society for Clinical Pathology - American Society for Clinical Pathology, MLT - Medical Laboratory Technologist Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology
**Additional Job Description:**
Four year Bachelor of Science Degree, and eligible to sit for the Board of Registry examination of the American Society of Clinical Pathologist or completion of all required course work for Bachelor's degree and eligible to sit for the ASCP exam. Superior customer service skills. Experience in an automated clinical laboratory
**Work Shift:**
Evening
**Scheduled Weekly Hours :**
32
**Department**
Core Lab
Join us!
. if your passion is to work in a caring environment
. if you believe that learning is a life-long process
. if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
Equal Employment Opportunity
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment

Medical Technologist

UP TO $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Technologist to join our dynamic laboratory team in Ohio. As a Medical Technologist, you will perform essential laboratory tests that support the diagnosis, treatment, and care of our patients. Working with a team of healthcare professionals, you will use state-of-the-art equipment to ensure accurate and timely results. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about laboratory science and patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform a wide range of laboratory tests in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, immunology, and other diagnostic areas.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring proper calibration and quality control procedures.
• Analyze test results, document findings, and communicate results to physicians and healthcare teams.
• Prepare specimens and reagents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with laboratory instruments or procedures.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, including infection control and proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, including proficiency testing and audits.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in accordance with HIPAA and other regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or a related field.
• Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or an equivalent certification.
• Valid state licensure (if required in Ohio).
• 1-2 years of experience as a Medical Technologist preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory testing methods and diagnostic procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions based on lab results.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Shift differentials and weekend incentives available.

Apply now for immediate consideration!

Medical Assistant

Join our team at BrightView Health as a Medical Assistant and contribute to providing high-quality patient care by following established treatment program policies and procedures. As a Medical Assistant, you will adhere to current medical standards and practices while utilizing your medical skills for planning, assessment, intervention, and evaluation of patient needs. Additionally, you will be responsible for performing laboratory procedures in accordance with best practices, all under appropriate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care :
  • Complete patient vital signs, TB testing, and blood draws.
  • Facilitate timely and efficient patient flow for the duration of their visit.
  • Perform administrative duties to support patient flow as assigned.
  • Prepare specimens for shipping.
  • Maintain appropriate inventory of laboratory supplies and a sanitary, organized work environment.
  • Provide input on overall treatment philosophy, treatment services, and patient care.
• Coordination and Communication :
  • Communicate with various teams regarding patient appointments.
  • Attend required meetings/huddles and collaboration within center team.
  • Consult team members on lab testing, results, and patient issues.
• Documentation and Compliance :
  • Ensure timely and accurate collection of laboratory specimens consistent with federal and state regulations.
  • Timely review, posting, and dissemination of laboratory results.
  • Complete timely and comprehensive documentation into the Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
  • Maintain new and existing patient accounts, including insurance and billing information.

Knowledge Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly empathetic and compassionate to effectively support the recovery journey of BrightView's patients
• Competent at working with a diverse population of colleagues and patients
• Natural problem solver, looks for solutions to best meet patient needs with a sense of urgency
• Team-player, able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
• Adaptable and agile within a dynamic work environment
• Technologically capable, comfortable operating in multiple systems for communication and documentation purposes. Familiarity with MS Office software (Outlook, Teams, Word, etc) preferred
• Embraces BrightView's culture of compliance - operates with a high degree of integrity and compliance to work standards and regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with HIPAA and 42-CFR Part 2 desired.
• Prior experience with harm reduction a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience
  • 2+ years of prior medical assistant experience preferred.
• Education:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent

BrightView Health Benefits and Perks:

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Immediately vested and eligible in 401k program with employer match.
• Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year in related field.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment dedicated to your professional growth and development.

Ready to shape our future by bringing in top talent? Apply now and be a key player in our success!

**We are more than a health system. We are a belief system.** We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.
**Job Description Summary:**
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or Equivalent AND one of the following:
· Completion of a High School Medical Assistant Career Technical Program, or
· Graduation from an accredited School of Medical Assisting, or
· Completion of Military Medic training, or
· Certification as a Paramedic (EMT-P), or
· At least one year of experience as a physician-trained Medical Assistant in a similar clinical setting.
This position is responsible for administrative and clinical duties delegated by the physician. The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting physician with patient care in compliance with the Ohio Administrative Code. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, routine clinical and administrative duties as needed to meet the needs of the practice to which it is assigned. The duties of the Medical Assistant vary from office to office based on size and specialty of the practice.
**Responsibilities And Duties:**
Facilitates efficient and effective patient flow including preparing the patient for the visit and providing specific services as determined by providers in accordance with provider licensure, OH policy and scope of practice.
Successful completion of Care Connect EMR documentation skills.
Performs necessary administrative duties that assure all information is current and updated. Includes maintenance and monitoring of EMR in basket.
Maintains and cleans environment, work area, equipment, and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate dept/unit personnel.
Communicates with patients and customers in a respectful and caring manner.
Communicates, collaborates, and anticipates the needs of the health care team to ensure continuity and quality of care and coordination of services.
Collects and monitors patient data; reports patient data and patient need as directed.
Maintains documentation guidelines around patient chargeable items/services.
Ensures processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency.
Engages in process and quality improvement activities. Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility.
Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
Promotes and advocates for patient quality, safety, and experience initiatives. Acts as a role model.
Serves as SME/resource to the dept/unit/practice in areas such as quality, performance improvement, and EMR (i.e., EPIC Super User).
Has oversight of efficient and effective patient flow including preparing the patient for the visit/admission and providing specific services and education as determined by the providers in accordance with licensure and policy.
Leads and supports development of standard work and develops necessary customizations.
Functions as a clinical preceptor and is responsible for training new staff.
Is compliant with scope of practice.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
High School or GED (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
**Additional Job Description:**
**Work Shift:**
Day
**Scheduled Weekly Hours :**
40
**Department**
OBGYN Lancaster
Join us!
. if your passion is to work in a caring environment
. if you believe that learning is a life-long process
. if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
Equal Employment Opportunity
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment

**We are more than a health system. We are a belief system.** We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.
**Job Description Summary:**
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or Equivalent AND one of the following:
· Completion of a High School Medical Assistant Career Technical Program, or
· Graduation from an accredited School of Medical Assisting, or
· Completion of Military Medic training, or
· Certification as a Paramedic (EMT-P), or
· At least one year of experience as a physician-trained Medical Assistant in a similar clinical setting.
This position is responsible for administrative and clinical duties delegated by the physician. The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting physician with patient care in compliance with the Ohio Administrative Code. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, routine clinical and administrative duties as needed to meet the needs of the practice to which it is assigned. The duties of the Medical Assistant vary from office to office based on size and specialty of the practice.
**Responsibilities And Duties:**
Facilitates efficient and effective patient flow including preparing the patient for the visit and providing specific services as determined by providers in accordance with provider licensure, OH policy and scope of practice.
Successful completion of Care Connect EMR documentation skills.
Performs necessary administrative duties that assure all information is current and updated. Includes maintenance and monitoring of EMR in basket.
Maintains and cleans environment, work area, equipment, and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate dept/unit personnel.
Communicates with patients and customers in a respectful and caring manner.
Communicates, collaborates, and anticipates the needs of the health care team to ensure continuity and quality of care and coordination of services.
Collects and monitors patient data; reports patient data and patient need as directed.
Maintains documentation guidelines around patient chargeable items/services.
Ensures processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency.
Engages in process and quality improvement activities. Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility.
Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
Promotes and advocates for patient quality, safety, and experience initiatives. Acts as a role model.
Serves as SME/resource to the dept/unit/practice in areas such as quality, performance improvement, and EMR (i.e., EPIC Super User).
Has oversight of efficient and effective patient flow including preparing the patient for the visit/admission and providing specific services and education as determined by the providers in accordance with licensure and policy.
Leads and supports development of standard work and develops necessary customizations.
Functions as a clinical preceptor and is responsible for training new staff.
Is compliant with scope of practice.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
High School or GED (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
**Additional Job Description:**
**Work Shift:**
Day
**Scheduled Weekly Hours :**
40
**Department**
PCP Tremont Rd
Join us!
. if your passion is to work in a caring environment
. if you believe that learning is a life-long process
. if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
Equal Employment Opportunity
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring a Medical Assistant in Gahanna, Ohio! This role is in person / onsite. Please review the details below and apply with an updated resume.
**Position Type** : Three-month contract, with opportunity for extension or fulltime offer
**Schedule** : Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm
**Pay** : $22.30 to $4.30 per hour
**Responsibilities of the Medical Assistant** :
· Operates diagnostic equipment (cannot interpret tests), remove staples from superficial wounds, changes wound dressing and obtains cultures, administers non-intravenous medication, performs simple specimen collection via noninvasive techniques and collects blood specimens via venipuncture or via capillary, performs EKGs.
· Performs quality control checks on equipment.
· Prepares and sterilizes medical equipment using the autoclave
· Room patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patient for examination
· Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner
· Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards and policies
· Respects patient confidentiality always and treats patients with courtesy and respect
· Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments
· Practices standard infection control precautions
· Telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and gathering of information without requiring the exercise of judgment based on clinical knowledge
· Supports and follows Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO)
· Performs all other related duties as assigned
**Qualifications** **of the Medical Assistant** :
· High school graduate or GED equivalent
· Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification
· Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
**Why work for Adecco?**
· Weekly Pay
· 401(k) Plan
· Skills Training
· Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
**IMPORTANT:** This **Medical Assistant** job is being recruited for by Adecco's Healthcare & Life Sciences division, not your local Adecco Branch Office.
For opportunities available at Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences go to Details:** $22.30 to $24.30 pe hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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