Certified Medical Assistant - Stow & Hudson, OH

Optum; Stow (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join its team in Stow, Ohio. This role involves ensuring patient well-being while collaborating with physicians and clinical staff. You'll be responsible for scheduling appointments, performing clinical intakes, and assisting with minor procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patient care, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality healthcare services. Join a team that values excellence and offers opportunities for professional growth while making a positive impact on the community.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedule

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Active Medical Assistant Certification is mandatory.
• CPR and/or BLS certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments and handle patient calls.
• Perform clinical intake, including vital signs.
• Assist with minor procedures and maintain infection control.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Intake

Infection Control

Electronic Medical Records

Vital Signs Measurement

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records Software

Job description

***$1,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates***

Unity Health Network, part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is the largest independent physician network in Northeast Ohio. Our infrastructure enables us to provide extensive primary care services and diverse specialty care offerings while removing non-medical business functions from our clinical staff, allowing them to concentrate on care delivery. Our team is growing, and we are looking for more health care professionals who want to be part of an organization that is driven by excellence. You can be part of a dedicated health care team that provides high quality and timely patient-centered services. In return, we will provide you with competitive opportunities that are driven to change the future of health care delivery and your career. For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Medical Assistant you will be ensuring the well-being of patients while working in conjunction with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, front office and clinical staff. This role is based in one of our location practices.

Our teams utilize a collaborative working model to build connections across our centers and communities. The primary center for this position is Stow, OH, though you may also operate in other local work sites on an as needed basis.

Locations: 4465 Darrow Rd. Stow, OH 44224 & 231 Seasons Rd. Hudson, OH 44224

Schedule:

Monday - at Stow from 8:45 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday - at Hudson from 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday - at Stow 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday - at Hudson 8:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and then at Stow office until 5:00 p.m.

Friday - at Stow 7:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and will usually stay and do messages in the afternoon

Specialty: Primary Care

Primary Responsibilities:

• Schedule appointments, complete prior authorizations, process medication refills, handle referrals and answer patient calls as needed


• Perform Clinical Intake with patients to include taking and recording vital signs and patient history


• Assist patients as needed with walking, transfer, specimen collection, exam preparation, etc.


• Maintain clinical supplies and equipment and ensure proper storage of biohazards


• Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control


• Assist providers with minor, in-office procedures and perform point-of-care testing

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or completion of an equivalent adult education program


• Active Medical Assistant Certification


• CPR and/or BLS certification

Preferred Qualification:

• 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience with electronic medical records software


• Experience performing medical back office tasks including obtaining vital signs, injections/immunizations, phlebotomy, urinalysis and administering medications


• Experience performing medical front office tasks including scheduling appointments, prior authorizations, medication refills and referrals