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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Inc Medical Assistant-Outpatient Psychiatry (Behavioral Health Pavilion) in Columbus, Ohio
Medical Assistant-Outpatient Psychiatry (Behavioral Health Pavilion) Requisition ID 2024-52871 Category Behavioral Health Overview This position is for our Critical Assessment and Treatment Psychiatry Clinic (CAT-C) within the Behavioral Health Pavilion. Day Shift (8:30am-5:00pm). Full Time: 40 Hours per week available (1.0 FTE). Monday - Friday No weekends, No Holidays. Location: Behavioral Health Pavilion 444 Butterfly Gardens Dr. Columbus, Ohio 43215 Position starts at $19.75. Pay to commensurate with experience. The Medical Assistant may provide direct patient care to the pediatric, adolescent, or adult population served within the ambulatory setting. The MA will provide the highest quality of care. Interventions/tasks performed by the MA adhere to approved standards of care as defined by Ohio Department of Health and Nationwide Children?s Hospital?s guidelines, policies, procedures and standards. In compliance with the Ohio Administrative Code (set forth at OAC 4731-23-02(B), a Medical Assistant is considered an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP). Why Nationwide Children's Hospital? The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We're 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud. Responsibilities 1. Medical Assistants at Nationwide Children's Hospital assist with the following clinical tasks: A. Rooming of patients B. Vital signs C. Heights and weights D. Screening questions, transcribing patient or families responses into the medical record such as: Allergies, Pain, Psychosocial, Cultural, and Nutrition. 2. Collects and reports data to a Licensed Professional, including any abnormal findings and documents all findings in the medical record. The MA may not assess, interpret findings or plan care based on the findings. 3. Prepares medical record for patient/family visits, including pre-visit data gathering. Greets patient/families and escorts to exam rooms. Updates patients/families in the waiting area regarding wait time or delays. Assists with general reception filing, record keeping, and copying. Obtains release of information forms and adheres to HIPAA regulations regarding protected health information. Registers and schedules patients. 4. Provides basic supportive care: A. Nutrition B. Mobility C. Elimination Qualifications KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED 1. EDUCATION: a. High School diploma or equivalent required. b. Associates degree desirable. c. Successful completion