Medical Assistant General Surgery Geauga

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

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in an outpatient setting. You will be responsible for rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, and assisting providers while ensuring efficient patient flow and promoting patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing patient interactions and office tasks, contributing to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical setting is preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage patient flow effectively.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates unit operations by managing patient flow.
• Assists with front desk duties including scheduling patients.
• Performs basic patient centered care as delegated by provider.
• Provides a safe environment for patients.

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.