Clinical Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin

UC Health; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health in Cincinnati is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform administrative and clinical duties within the Clinical office. You will obtain intake information, assist with tests and procedures, and support direct patient care as delegated.

You will schedule tests, document notes in the EMR, maintain clinic areas and equipment, coordinate ancillary services, and help ensure patient education and confidentiality are upheld.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with patients of all education levels.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to set own priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines.
• Ability to utilize electronic health record software

Responsibilities

• Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• 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 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.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Emergency response

Multitasking

EHR software

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EHR software

Job description

UC Health in Cincinnati is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform administrative and clinical duties within the Clinical office. You will obtain intake information, assist with tests and procedures, and support direct patient care as delegated.

You will schedule tests, document notes in the EMR, maintain clinic areas and equipment, coordinate ancillary services, and help ensure patient education and confidentiality are upheld.