MEDICAL ASSISTANT-FLOAT-SGMG

Southwest General; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest General in Ohio seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians during office procedures and exams and to maintain thorough patient histories in the medical record. The role includes clerical tasks such as patient calls, scheduling, insurance verification, copays, and day log completion, with confidentiality at all times.

Must have six months of physician-office experience and be able to travel between SGMG offices. Proficiency with computer systems is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program.
• Six months experience in a Physician office setting; clinical skills including venipuncture, injections, vital signs, sterilization.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the general public, in person, and on the phone.
• General knowledge of computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist physicians during office procedures and exams.
• Maintain patient histories and accurate medical records.
• Handle clerical tasks: scheduling, insurance verification, copays, and day log.
• Maintain confidentiality and travel between SGMG offices as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Clerical efficiency

Medical terminology

Phone/face-to-face communication

Venipuncture

Interpersonal communication

Education

Accredited Medical Assisting Program

Tools

EMR software

Job description

• Schedule, Shift, Hours PRN , Days , Mon-Fri, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, flex
• Job Category Clerical/Administrative Support

The Medical Assistant primary responsibility is patient care; assisting the physician during office procedures and physical examinations, maintaining patient histories and recording pertinent patient information in the medical record, etc. The Medical Assistant is equally responsible for a variety of clerical skills including patient phone calls, scheduling appointments, insurance verification, collection of copays, accurate completion of day log. Must be able to utilize computer in both clinical and clerical areas. Confidentiality must be maintained at all times. Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel between all SGMG offices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program.

Required length and type of experience:

Six months experience in a Physician office setting, with generalized Medical Assisting knowledge preferred. Strong organizational and communication skills with the general public, in person, and on the phone. Necessary clinical skills include: venipuncture, injections, vital signs, sterilization, assisting physician during physical exams and procedures. General knowledge of computer skills.

Required licensure, certification or registry: