Medical Assistant General Surgery Geauga

University Hospitals; Chardon Township (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in an outpatient setting. You will room patients, take vital signs, document in the electronic medical record, and assist providers to keep patient flow efficient and patient-centered.

This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and PHI privacy; you will support front desk tasks, verify patient information, and follow department procedures to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred.
• Ability to work in an outpatient clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs for encounters.
• Document in the electronic medical record accurately.
• Assist with procedures and support providers to maintain flow.
• Support front desk duties, scheduling, and patient documentation.
• Provide a safe environment and adhere to PHI privacy requirements.

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.