Clinical Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Admin Support

UC Health; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health is hiring a Medical Assistant for its West Chester, OH location. The role supports administrative and clinical tasks, handles intake information for patients, schedules tests, and provides patient education related to procedures.

Responsibilities include vital signs, EKGs, specimen collection, and assisting clinicians in EMR documentation. The position emphasizes patient communication, privacy, and quality care within a busy clinical team.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: 7 - 11 Months equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients / family regarding treatment. Involves family / guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Obtains 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. All documents, prescriptions, and orders will be pended to the provider to review, edit, and sign as appropriate.
• Prepare and maintenance of the clinic area to include but not limited to: cleaning and stocking examination rooms, daily setup and securing of computer (laptops) 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. Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping patient care information confidential. Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements with the medical assistant role. Seeks knowledge and understanding of quality measures and patient experience.

Skills

Administrative duties

Patient intake

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

UC Health is hiring a Medical Assistant for its West Chester, OH location. The role supports administrative and clinical tasks, handles intake information for patients, schedules tests, and provides patient education related to procedures.

Responsibilities include vital signs, EKGs, specimen collection, and assisting clinicians in EMR documentation. The position emphasizes patient communication, privacy, and quality care within a busy clinical team.