Mercy Health
Medical Assistant Austintown Family Health Center Mercy Health (Finance)
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Job Summary
The Medical Assistant (MA) is a multi-skilled professional who works under the direction of a physician/provider; in alignment with standards of excellence and quality, the medical assistant is trained to perform both administrative and clinical skills in the medical care environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Under the direction of the provider, contributes to the completion of a comprehensive assessment and documentation of patient/family needs. Identifies significant changes in patient condition through data collection and reports them to the provider. Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements within the medical assistant role.
Under the direction of the provider, participates in planning and implementing care for patients within the scope of Medical Assisting practice. Understands how to troubleshoot issues and escalate problems to provider, direct supervisor, or appropriate internal resource. Demonstrates standards of excellence in care in all interactions, for both internal and external customers.
Maintains necessary certifications as needed including annual required competency skills, utilizing these as resources for patient/family teaching and education under the direction of the provider.
Maintains a safe and supportive environment, by keeping the work area, exam rooms, and equipment in clean, orderly, and safe manner, ensuring availability and proper functioning of supplies and equipment.
Maintains skills for cross training to meet patient care and day to day operational needs. This may include travel to other facilities for Mercy Health providers, or adjusting hours to meet patient care needs as directed by the manager.
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
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Austintown Family Health CtrAll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, which is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.