Medical Assistant - CMA/RMA/LPN - Full Time - Bellevue - OBGYN

About Us

NOMS Healthcare provides a different approach to healthcare. We are physician owned and physician led, where patient care is top of mind for all employees. Our goal is to continually improve our scope and depth of service based on the ever-changing needs of our patients. NOMS is committed to taking an active role in the betterment of our community, particularly related to healthcare matters affecting our fellow citizens. We develop and support healthcare practices recognized for exceeding patient expectations, thereby setting the standard for excellence in Northern Ohio.

Our core values are patient centered, providing high quality service, teamwork, focusing on the communities we serve, and building trust. We are rapidly expanding and want you to join our team!

About the Role

As a medical assistant, you have the opportunity to live our core values every day by helping our patients in all walks of life, providing high quality care, working with an excellent team, being a trusted resource for our patients and team members, and having an impact in the community through our engagement and volunteer efforts.

The medical assistant is responsible for assisting providers with patient care, chart management, scheduling appointments, and assisting with in-office procedures. Other duties may include assisting the front desk with clerical duties when needed. The ideal candidate must convey a positive image of the medical office.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all HIPAA and OSHA regulations and policies.
• Fulfill patient care responsibilities as assigned, which may include:
  • Checking schedules and organizing patient flow.
  • Accompanying patients to exam/procedure room.
  • Assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.
  • Collecting patient history.
  • Performing screenings per provider guidelines.
  • Assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures.
  • Charting and relaying instructions to patients/families.
  • Answering calls and providing pertinent information.
• Fulfill clerical responsibilities as assigned, which may include:
  • Sending/receiving patient medical records.
  • Obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
  • Completing forms/requisitions as needed.
  • Scheduling appointments.
  • Verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics.
  • Managing charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately.
• Fulfill environmental responsibilities as assigned, which may include:
  • Setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
  • Cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
  • Cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records.
  • Ordering, sorting, storing supplies.
  • Restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• Fulfill organizational responsibilities as assigned, which may include:
  • Respecting/promoting patient rights.
  • Responding appropriately to emergency codes.
  • Sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisors quickly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (Required).
• Graduate of medical assisting program (Preferred).
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant certification required (CMA/RMA/ABR-OE).
• Minimum of one-year work experience in a public contact job; preferably in a medical office environment.
• Knowledge of the healthcare field.
• Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and their families.
• Skill in performing tasks correctly.
• Skill in tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
• Skill in understanding patient education needs and effectively sharing information with patients and their families.
• Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
• Ability to be flexible and handle changing priorities.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring for others.
• Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with physicians, co-workers, patients, and patients’ families.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• A variety of a la carte options.
• Focus on employee health with an impressive wellness incentive program.

Pay

Competitive pay in the area. Our Human Resources team reviews wages annually to ensure we are in line with our competitors.

Career Growth & Development

We value promoting from within and offer leadership and development training programs for individuals who want to move up. Many of our managers started as medical receptionists and have worked their way up.

Working Conditions

This position works in an environment that is a combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings. The office is well-lighted, well-ventilated, and has adequate space. There is potential for exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common to a medical office setting.

Physical & Mental Demands

• Must be able to use appropriate body mechanics techniques when making necessary patient transfers and helping patients with walking, dressing, etc.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds of supplies.