Medical Assistant I Wound Care

University Hospitals Pain Management; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management in Cleveland, Ohio, seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support. Responsibilities include managing patient flow, assistance with front desk duties, obtaining vital signs, and ensuring compliance with health information regulations.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills and a commitment to patient-centered care, fostering an efficient patient care environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum associate degree or relevant experience in healthcare.
• Ability to obtain vital signs and document electronically.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow and assist with front desk duties.
• Provide basic patient care as delegated by providers.
• Ensure a safe and compliant environment for patients.

Skills

Patient flow management

Front desk administration

Basic patient care

Compliance with PHI regulations

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.