Medical Assistant II — Patient Care & EMR Expert

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians with examinations and treatments, maintain patient flow, and document vital signs and histories in the EMR.

Responsibilities include chart preparation, chart review, medication refills and pre-authorizations, phlebotomy, EKGs, and ensuring a safe, confidential environment aligned with clinic protocol.

Qualifications

• Education requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or MA certification preferred; graduate of MA program or relevant experience required.
• 2–5 years MA or related experience preferred across various care settings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient flow during clinic hours and document review of systems; measure vital signs and update medical history in the EMR.
• Prepare patient charts in EMR for visits by scanning, abstracting, and reviewing necessary records; obtain information from outside facilities.
• Refill medications and pre-authorize medications; manage patient samples, dispose expired medications, and prepare exam rooms.
• Handle patient communications, scheduling, check-in/out, and pre-certifications for prescriptions and procedures.
• Operate EKGs and cardiac monitors; perform phlebotomy and cast removal as assigned.
• Maintain safe, confidential environment and adhere to legal requirements for the MA role.

Skills

MS Outlook

Excel

EMR systems

Communication skills

Travel to other offices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree or MA certification

Graduate of Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR software

Scheduling systems

Phlebotomy

EKG equipment

Job description

The Christ Hospital Health Network in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians with examinations and treatments, maintain patient flow, and document vital signs and histories in the EMR.

Responsibilities include chart preparation, chart review, medication refills and pre-authorizations, phlebotomy, EKGs, and ensuring a safe, confidential environment aligned with clinic protocol.