Medical Assistant

University Hospitals; Shaker Heights (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Ohio is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in an outpatient setting. You will room patients, record vital signs, assist with procedures, and help maintain patient flow with a patient-centered approach.

Completion of a Medical Assistant program and a high school diploma are required; CMA and BLS are preferred. Candidates with less than 1 year of clinical experience and strong communication, organization, and computer skills are

Qualifications

• Able to communicate effectively with diverse patients and staff.
• Able to organize changing work assignments and multitask in a fast-paced outpatient setting.
• Basic patient care tasks as delegated by providers and clinical staff.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and safety.
• Proficiency with computer systems and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs; document in EMR.
• Assist with procedures and support providers to promote efficient patient flow.
• Perform front desk tasks related to scheduling and patient information as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant clinical environment.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Basic patient care

Patient-centered

Positive attitude

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

Medical Assistant program

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant (260009QA)

Medical Assistant - (260009QA)

A Brief Overview

The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support in an outpatient setting. This role includes but not limited to rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, documenting in the electronic medical record, assisting with procedures, supporting providers, and promoting efficient patient flow while delivering patient-centered care.

What You Will Do

• Facilitates unit operations by managing patient flow.
• Assist with front desk duties specific to department, including scheduling patients, collecting and verifying patient payor information and other patient documentation.
• Performs basic patient centered care as delegated by provider
• Provides a safe environment for patients

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) and
• High School Equivalent / GED (Required)

Work Experience

• less than 1 year clinical experience as a Medical Assistant (Preferred)

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 knowledge. (Preferred proficiency)
• Basic patient care skills (Required proficiency)
• Patent focused (Required proficiency)
• Positive attitude (Required proficiency)
• Computer skills (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (Preferred)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) (Preferred within 90 Days)

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%