Medical Assistant - Part-Time

Medical Assistant- Mount St. Joseph University Health Services

At TriHealth’s Mount St. Joseph University Health Services , Medical Assistants are a vital part of a student ‑ first care team. You’ll work in a welcoming campus environment, support a dedicated Nurse Practitioner, and help students stay healthy and thrive - while enjoying the stability and support of the TriHealth system.

We offer career growth opportunities , a comprehensive benefits package, and competitive pay based on level of education and experience.

Apply today and grow your career with a team that truly values you.

Location: Mt. St. Joseph University: 672 Neeb Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45233 ON-STIE

Work Schedule

• Part Time (24 hours weekly)
• Office hours vary between 8 am-4:30 pm.

Incentives & Benefits:

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package - including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement - this role offers competitive pay based on education level and experience . Please view our benefits page https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Job Overview

This position provides both direct patient care in a primary care office and works with care delivery providers to identify gaps in care, contacts patients to schedule required care, and provides referral follow up. The Non-Certified Medical Assistant provides pre-visit planning for the practice's patient panel, coordinates messages through electronic portals, and assists in managing transitions of care. The Non-Certified Medical Assistant will act as a clinical liaison to the physician care plan and actively communicate with patients. The MA participates in process improvements, is knowledgeable of clinical goals and outcomes including patient satisfaction and engagement. Other job-related duties may be assigned to meet the needs of the department. Must have strong skills in clinical care, customer service, communication, and teamwork. This role understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values, and management of TriHealth Physician Practices.

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED Degree (Required)

None (Required)

EKG

Injections

Venipuncture

Performance of common lab tests according to establish CLIA guidelines and TriHealth policy

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Required

Job Responsibilities:

Demonstrates proficiency in the rooming process for adult and/or pediatric primary care including: clinical procedures, immunizations, venipuncture, point of care testing, among others. Follows protocols and policies for scheduling, clinical procedures and appropriate use of medical equipment. Provides accurate/complete documentation of clinical calls and patient rooming info as well as order entry, pending prescriptions, noting current pharmacy, and enter edit workflows to result orders. Addresses patient messages (phone, mychart) in a timely manner and escalates patient issues as appropriate. Demonstrates clinical competency upon completion of orientation and annually.

Maintains knowledge of population health, and embraces the philosophies of wellness, prevention and chronic disease management. Participates in tactics to close gaps in care. This includes pre-visit planning, participation in daily huddles, and informing physicians of any potential barriers to care identified.

Has proficient understanding of the adult and/or pediatric preventative medicine schedule, which includes age-based wellness checks, appropriate vitals and labs, immunizations to administer, screening tools, and patient education to care for all patients we serve. Can identify and communicate with providers regarding patient wellness, chronic diseases, utilization, and care gaps. Attends continued education training and education such as Lunch and Learns and other opportunities.

Participates in the longitudinal care continuum of patients. This includes collaborating with wrap-around services such as behavioral health, complex care nursing, social workers, community health workers, among others. Provides basic community resources to patients with social determinants of health. Supports and provides education and patient coaching of both wellness and chronic disease management.

Maintains the safety and cleanliness of the treatment area.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of clean and sterile procedures in the use of medical equipment.

Other Related Information:

Exhibits dependability in areas such as attendance, punctuality and the timely performance of duties. Demonstrates knowledge in area of practice such as: Age related competencies and care of various populations. Understanding best practices in preventative care, chronic disease management and utilization across the continuum of care ("population health").

Working Conditions:

Bending -

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating -

Continuous Learning -

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently

Interpersonal Communication - Consistently

Kneeling - Rarely

Lifting <10 Lbs. - Occasionally

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally

Pulling - Occasionally

Pushing - Occasionally

Reaching - Occasionally

Reading -

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Frequently

Stooping - Occasionally

Talking - Frequently

Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently

Use of Hands - Consistently

Color Vision - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS...

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS...

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS...

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS...

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS...

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community