Medical Assistant/LPN Primary Care - AHN/Optum - Gahanna, OH

About the role

Pursue your passion and potential as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (MA) at AHN/Optum in Gahenna, OH. Join a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those served.

Primary Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments, complete prior authorizations, process medication refills, handle referrals and answer patient calls as needed
• Perform Clinical Intake with patients to include taking and recording vital signs and patient history
• Absorb patients as needed with walking, transfer, specimen collection, exam preparation, etc.
• Maintain clinical supplies and equipment and ensure proper storage of biohazards
• Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control
• Assist providers with minor, in-office procedures and perform point-of-care testing
• Assist with allergy injections, mixing of allergy vials and allergy testing

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• Valid Ohio LPN license
• Current CPR Certification
• Medical Assistant Certification (CMA or RMA) or willing to attain certification within 9 months of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of Licensed Practical Nurse experience with electronic medical records software
• CPR certification for MA's
• Experience performing medical back office tasks including obtaining vital signs, injections/immunizations, phlebotomy, urinalysis and administering medications
• Experience performing medical front office tasks including scheduling appointments, prior authorizations, medication refills and referrals

Pay and Benefits

The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $29.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).