Medical Assistant II

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of physician.

• Maintains patient flow during clinic hours.
• Documents review of systems; measures vital signs such as pulse rate, respirations, blood pressure, weight, and height.
• Updates past and current medical, social, and family history; reviews medications and updates medication list at each visit.
• Correctly records patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• May assist in training of new employees.
• Prepares patient charts in EMR for visits by scanning, abstracting, and reviewing to ensure all necessary medical records are available.
• Accesses and navigates websites or calls outside facilities to obtain necessary information.
• May act as Super User for Electronic Medical Record.
• Refills medications and pre-authorizes medications by communicating with the patient, pharmacy, or insurance company.
• Maintains recording of patient samples and other medications and disposes of expired medications.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients; maintains clean, fully supplied exam rooms.
• Orders medical supplies as needed.
• Completes patient assistance paperwork/requests as needed.
• Obtains pertinent medical information from patients to facilitate medical decision-making per specific office protocol procedures.
• Returns calls and responds to MyChart as needed.
• Works in-baskets, daily work flow logs, and work queues in EMR/Practice Management system.
• May coordinate/oversee work queues in office.
• Answers incoming calls, schedules appointments, checks-in and out patients, and completes pre-certifications for prescriptions, procedures, and surgeries as needed.
• Operates EKG, cardiac monitors, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests as needed.
• Performs other clinical duties such as administering vaccinations, phlebotomy, and cast removal as assigned.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
• Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements with the medical assistant role.
• Demonstrates comprehension and support of quality measures and patient experience.

• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, EMR, and scheduling systems).
• Strong verbal and social skills to facilitate working respectfully with patients, physicians, visitors, co-workers, and drug reps in person or by telephone.
• Ability and willingness to travel to other physician offices as requested or needed.

• Two (2) to five (5) years of Medical Assistant or other relevant experience.
• Practice in different care settings (e.g., Primary care, Specialty, EMT, etc.).
• Complementary clinical skills such as phlebotomy, performing EKGs, stitches removal, splinting, etc.

Schedule provided a month in advance: Shifts vary 36-40 hours per week, weekend rotation 12-hour weekday shifts, 6-hour weekend shifts. Required Skills: Injections/Medication Administration, EKG training, taking vitals, front office, Epic, phlebotomy, customer service, Splinting. Mandatory orientation at 2100 Sherman Ave, Norwood 45212 during the first week on contract.

Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel across all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term, including local and travel assignments. We are recognized as a certified small business enterprise and have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms. Additionally, we have been awarded Best in Staffing for four consecutive years by our employees and client partners.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options