Certified Medical Assistant Bedford Family Medicine

University Hospitals; Bedford (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to manage patient flow and perform advanced clinical tasks at Bedford Family Medicine. The ideal candidate will have completed a Medical Assistant Program and possess 1+ years of clinical experience. Responsibilities include scheduling and verifying patient information, coordinating care, and assisting with departmental improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required within 6 months.
• Able to communicate effectively with varied socioeconomic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow and front desk duties.
• Assist in developing process improvement initiatives.
• Comply with policies regarding Protected Health Information (PHI).

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Education

Completion of a Medical Assistant Program

State of Ohio Paramedic Certification

Job description

Job Description - Certified Medical Assistant Bedford Family Medicine (250005QV)

Certified Medical Assistant Bedford Family Medicine - ( 250005QV )

A Brief Overview

This position is responsible for independently performing advanced Medical Assistant duties which may include advanced procedures specific to department, coordination of the work for other Medical Assistants, or performing patient or population based care navigation.

What You Will Do

• Facilitates unit operations by managing patient flow.
• Completely independent with all front desk duties specific to department, including scheduling patients, collecting and verifying patient payor information and other patient documentation.
• Assists manager with developing and facilitating process improvement initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program (Required) or
• Graduated from a state accredited paramedic program with State of Ohio Paramedic Certification (Required)

Work Experience

• 1+ years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Able to communicate effectively with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds. (Required proficiency)
• Able to organize changing work assignments. (Required proficiency)
• Medical terminology. (Preferred proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (Required within 6 Months)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%