Medical Assistant Intern

SOMC

1805 27th Street

Portsmouth, OH 45662, USA

SOMC

1805 27th Street

Portsmouth, OH 45662, USA

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Department: Medical Staff Services
Shift/schedule: Contingent (Works as needed)

GENERAL SUMMARY

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. Duties and performance expectations will be adjusted to reflect successful completion of clinical competencies as evidenced by CMA program progression and competency evaluation at the departmental level. All clinical duties performed by the Medical Assistant Intern must be under the supervision of a licensed/credentialed staff member.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam required
• Enrolled in an accredited medical assistant program ( CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, AMCA) required

Licensure:

• BLS within 90 days of hire required
• Successful completion of CredentialedMedical Assistant exam within 90 days of program completion required

Experience:

• Work and/or educational experience that promoted group/team working relations preferred

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Makes phone calls for patient referrals and prescription requests and documents into the patients’ charts.

2. Observes patient examinations, procedures, venipuncture, and other diagnostic testing.

3. Assists medical practice clinical staff with collection and documentation of patient vitals, chief complaints, pain assessment, and past medical history.

4. Assists with ensuring that clinical supplies are properly stocked.

5. Reviews charts for next day’s appointments and pulls lab results, etc. as necessary.

6. Assists with answering phones, scheduling appointments and scanning.

7. Assists with care of the patient in collaboration with other members of the health care team in order to meet the health care needs of the patient.

8. Performs pre-cleaning, decontamination, and transports instruments that have been used on patients appropriately.

9. Cross-trained to perform MOA duties.

10. Follows vaccine and medication management policy

11. Follows medical record documentation procedure as detailed in the MCF Documentation Assistant policy.

12. Present during the provider’s performance of a clinical service and documents (on behalf of the provider) everything said during the course of the service when appropriate.

13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Why SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for You

At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.

• Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
• Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
• Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage*
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts*
• Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
• Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
• Life insurance and disability coverage*
• Tuition and certification assistance
• Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
• Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
• And many other benefit offerings!

*Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees

Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.

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