Medical Assistant II - Westlake

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

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Westlake is seeking a Medical Assistant II responsible for managing patient flow and front desk duties. The ideal candidate will have completed a Medical Assistant Program and possess over a year of clinical experience. Responsibilities include scheduling patients and ensuring compliance with health information policies. The role may involve travel between primary care locations, with varied hours and last-minute schedule changes required.

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Able to communicate with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates patient flow in the unit.
• Handles all front desk duties including scheduling patients.
• Complies with policies regarding Protected Health Information (PHI).

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

Completion of a Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant II - Westlake (25000A32)

Medical Assistant II - Westlake - ( 25000A32 )

A Brief Overview

This position is responsible for fully performing basic Medical Assistant duties.

What You Will Do

• Facilitates unit operations by managing patient flow.
• Responsible for all front desk duties specific to department, including scheduling patients, collecting and verifying patient payor information and other patient documentation.

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.

Education

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program (Required)

Work Experience

• 1+ years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant (Required)

MA float position within Westshore Primary Care locations: travel is required, must be flexible with last minute schedule changes. Hours vary by location.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Able to communicate effectively with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds. (Required proficiency)
• Able to organize changing work assignments. (Required proficiency)
• Medical terminology knowledge. (Preferred proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (Preferred)