Medical Assistant General Surgery Geauga

University Hospitals Pain Management; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide both clinical and administrative support in an outpatient setting. The successful candidate will facilitate patient flow, assist with scheduling and patient documentation, and ensure a safe environment for patients.

This role includes responsibilities like rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, and assisting providers to deliver high-quality patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage patient flow and perform basic patient-centered care.
• Familiarity with scheduling and collecting patient documentation.
• Understanding of policies related to Protected Health Information (PHI).

Responsibilities

• Manage operations by facilitating patient flow in the outpatient setting.
• Assist with front desk duties like scheduling and verifying patient information.
• Provide safe care for patients as delegated by the provider.

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.