Central Ohio Primary Care
Central Ohio Primary Care has just the role for you! Central Ohio Primary Care Physicians is seeking a Medical Assistant – with GXMO License to join our Family Physicians of Gahanna office in Gahanna, OH! This position plays a key role in patient care working with our providers in providing the best in patient care. This is a Full time position working Monday – Friday.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work closely with the clinical care team to deliver the best care for our patients.
- Set-up EKG machines, administer injections, and perform routine specimen collection and tests.
- Interview patients regarding medical concerns and obtain medical history.
- Measure vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height. Record vital signs and other health-related issues on patients’ charts.
- Assist in performing routine medical procedures as requested.
- Assist in patient education with related educational tools, periodicals, flyers, and handouts.
- 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:
Education, Licensures & Certifications
Required: High school diploma or GED
Required: GXMO License
- Preferred: Previous experience working in a clinical setting
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
- Ability to interpret and apply guidelines and procedures
- Ability to communicate clearly and document efficiently in an electronic health record
- Ability to efficiently work within an electronic health record
- Self-disciplined, energetic, passionate, and innovative
- Knowledge of X-ray positioning
- Knowledge and understanding of medical practices
- Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures
- 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
