Medical Assistant Avon - Primary Care

University Hospitals; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Avon is seeking a Medical Assistant to support Primary Care operations in Avon. The role focuses on managing patient flow, coordinating front desk functions, and ensuring accurate preparation of patient information for visits.

Ideal candidates will have completed a Medical Assistant program and possess 1+ year of clinical experience. CMA certification is preferred. The position requires adherence to PHI safeguards and UH policies.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program (Required).
• 1+ years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant (Required).
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Facilitates unit operations by managing patient flow.
• Front desk duties include scheduling patients and collecting/verifying payor information and other patient documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned and adheres to policies; PHI training and UH guidelines apply.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

Medical Assistant Program (Required)

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant Avon - Primary Care (25000CSI)

Medical Assistant Avon - Primary Care - ( 25000CSI )

A Brief Overview

This position is responsible for fully performing basic Medical Assistant duties.

What You Will Do

• Facilitates unit operations by managing patient flow.
• Responsible for all front desk duties specific to department, including scheduling patients, collecting and verifying patient payor information and other patient documentation.

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)

Work Experience

• 1+ years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant (Required)

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)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (Preferred)

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%