Certified Medical Assistant: Clinical & Admin Support

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Medical Assistant to support the clinical office with administrative and patient-care duties. The role involves obtaining intake information, scheduling tests, and assisting licensed personnel with procedures.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, EKGs, preparing exam rooms, and coordinating diagnostic services. Strong communication and EMR skills are essential to ensure quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and completion of a medical assistant program.
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant preferred.
• 7–11 months of equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Assist in the implementation of age-appropriate care for specific patient population including provision of direct patient care as part of the clinical team.
• Obtain vital signs, EKG's, laboratory specimens and other necessary information as required for proper evaluation of patient in accordance with the Medical Assistant competencies utilizing universal precautions at all times.
• Assists the provider in documenting notes, orders and prescriptions by setting them up in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Prepare and maintenance of the clinic area to include but not to limited to: cleaning and stocking examination rooms, daily setup and securing of computer equipment, and maintenance of diagnostic equipment.
• Return routine patient telephone calls such as prescription refills or pre-certification for medication as directed from the Electronic Medical Record with appropriate and timely documentation regarding actions taken.
• Coordinate ancillary services such as diagnostic testing/imaging, hospital procedures and/or admission, additional patient visits, and acquisition of pertinent medical records.
• Maintain positive, professional and cooperative demeanor throughout all interactions with patients, staff, physicians and members of management.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

EMR software

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant program graduate

Tools

EMR software

Job description

UC Health in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Medical Assistant to support the clinical office with administrative and patient-care duties. The role involves obtaining intake information, scheduling tests, and assisting licensed personnel with procedures.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, EKGs, preparing exam rooms, and coordinating diagnostic services. Strong communication and EMR skills are essential to ensure quality patient care.