Medical Assistant - Elyria

University Hospitals Pain Management; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management in Ohio is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in an outpatient setting. The role includes rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, documenting in the electronic medical record, assisting with procedures, and promoting efficient patient flow while delivering patient-centered care.

The Medical Assistant will support providers, handle front desk duties, and ensure PHI compliance as part of a collaborative health care team.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain essential measurements including vital signs
• Support providers and assist with procedures in an outpatient setting
• Manage patient flow and keep the environment safe and welcoming
• Handle front desk duties such as scheduling and collecting patient information

Job description

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.