Medical Assistant Gastro

University Hospitals; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Ohio is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform basic duties, based in Chardon with travel to Solon and occasionally Portage. The role focuses on patient flow, front desk tasks, and compliance with PHI policies.

The position requires completion of a Medical Assistant Program and a high school diploma or GED. 1+ year clinical MA experience is preferred; CMA certification is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site role with about 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Assistant Program required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year clinical Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates unit operations by managing patient flow.
• Assist with front desk duties including scheduling patients and collecting payor information.
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all policies.
• Maintains PHI security and adheres to UH policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Medical terminology

PHI knowledge

Education

Medical Assistant Program completed

High school diploma or GED

Job description

A Brief Overview

This position is responsible for performing basic Medical Assistant duties.

This position is responsible for performing basic Medical Assistant duties. Will be based out of Chardon, but will have travel to Solon and occasionally Portage.

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.

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.

Primary Location

United States-Ohio-Chardon

Other Locations

United States-Ohio-Solon, United States-Ohio-Ravenna

Work Locations

13207 Ravenna Road

Organization

Specialty_Care_UHMSO

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Professional

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Remote Work

No

Job Posting

Oct 5, 2026, 2:36:22 PM

Education

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program (Required) AND
• Highschool Diploma OR GED Equivalent (Required)

Work Experience

• 1+ years 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)

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%