MEDICAL ASSISTANT/RHEUMATOLOGY - Full-time - 4.5 days per week

Medical Assistant Position

Toledo Clinic's Rheumatology Department, Arthritis Associates, is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in a busy office setting. This position will work Mon/Tues/Thurs (7:45-5:00), Wed (7:45-4:00) and Fri (7:45-12:00).

Toledo Clinic is offering a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus to qualified Medical Assistants. If qualified, sign on bonuses are payable within 30 days of hire to employees that have active and verified credentials (ex: RMA/CMA/CCMA/CPCT-A). For employees that have not yet obtained or renewed their credential, the Sign-On Bonus is payable once the credential is obtained and verified. After one year of service, qualified Medical Assistants may be eligible for an additional $2,000 Retention Bonus.

General Summary

Assist providers with patient treatment, prepares patient for providers, and performs various clerical duties.

Works under the supervision of the Office Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Consistently arrives at work on time and adheres to regular work schedule.
• Assist providers with patient care (injections and/or aspirations).
• Various clerical duties (i.e.: answering phones, scheduling appointments, handling patient charts, etc.).
• Escorting patients to exam room.
• Preparing exam rooms.
• Preparing patient for providers (i.e.: histories, blood pressure, vitals, etc.).
• Sterilizing and preparing instruments.
• At the request of the physician, calling in prescription refills.
• Order and maintain exam room supplies and instruments.
• Follow up with lab work and/or x-rays.
• Administering injections.
• Provide patient training and education for medications including self-injectible medications.
• Completing FMLA and disability forms.
• Laundry

Other Essential Duties May Include But Are Not Limited To

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Required:

• Consistently arrives at work in appropriate/professional attire.
• Completes all tasks within established time frame.
• Adheres to all clinic policies and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Seeks appropriate tasks when primary tasks are completed and assists co-workers as needed.
• Demonstrates adaptability to expanded roles.
• Credentialed as a Medical Assistant (i.e.: CMA or RMA).
• Medicare Exclusion List.

Education:

• Medical Assisting degree or diploma from an accredited school.

Preferred:

• Clinical medical assisting experience.