MA, Medical Assistant

**Employment Type:** Full time **Shift:** **Description:** At Mount Carmel, we work to continuously inspire one another. Here, all are welcome. It is this culture of humility and compassion that sets Mount Carmel apart. We see the big picture and do the right thing. That means a dedication to the well\-being our both our colleagues and the patients they serve.Position Purpose: * The Medical Assistant will function within the State of Ohio scope of practice to administer direct care to patients, functioning under the direction of the provider or registered nurse and practice manager, following all policies and procedures including Mount Carmel Health System, Mount Carmel Medical Group and department specific policies and procedures. * Specialty: Neurosurgery * Location : 85 McNaughten Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43213 * Hours of office: Monday \- Thursday: 8:00 a.m. \- 4:30 p.m., Friday: 7:30 a.m. \- 4:00 p.m. **What You Will Do:** * Welcome and room patients: heigh, weight and vitals * Review medical history chief complaints and gather other information * Referral and prior authorization * Answer in basket message, patient follow up calls and message * Using EPIC **Minimum Qualifications:** * Education: Highschool Diploma or GED with 1\-2 years Medical experience OR Graduate Bachelors or Associates in science/health degree BUT Graduate/Completion of a medical assistant program preferred, Medical Assistant Certification or Registration preferred, or Graduate of EMT, EMT\-P, or Military Medical Corpsman training preferred. * Licensure / Certification: MCMG Only: Nationally recognized Medical Assistant Certification or Registration, preferred. * Experience: One to two years medical assisting experience preferred. In lieu of required education, two to three years of previous medical office experience is required. * Current BLS/CPR, and must maintain current certification **Position Highlights and Benefits:** * Competitive compensation and be