Trinity Health System Hiring for Office Assistant, Primary Care at Dennison, OH Full Time

• Greet and prepare patients for the practitioner.
• Obtain and record vital signs and other appropriate information, such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problem.
• Assist with diagnostic tests and clinical procedures to appropriate level of training and established procedures.
• Manage patient flow ensuring enough time for patient and family education.
• Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to the Exposure Control Plan; anticipate Practitioner’s needs for medications, supplies and equipment and plan accordingly.
• Document procedures and interactions in patient’s medical record.
• Provide patient mobility assistance, as necessary.
• Schedule patient appointments and perform other clerical duties as needed.
• Screens, communicates and responds to patient needs appropriately.
• Actively participate in continuing education, required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Uses Standard Precautions including personal protective equipment for anticipated contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Successful completion of a Medical Assisting program.
• At least one year of experience in a clinic or acute care setting.

Customer Service/Teamwork Focus

• Cooperates well with other staff and management personnel.
• Must have flexibility in accepting varied hours and shifts according to the needs of the department.
• Balances the need to complete individual work with overall team, department, or hospital needs and goals.
• Demonstrates a commitment to meeting patients’ needs and expectations.
• Projects a professional appearance at all times.

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