Medical Assistant II Westlake - Neurology

University Hospitals; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Westlake, OH is seeking a Medical Assistant II in Neurology. The role involves basic MA duties, managing patient flow, and front desk tasks such as scheduling and collecting patient information.

Qualifications include 1+ year MA experience preferred or 3+ years for MA III; required completion of a Medical Assistant program; CMA certification may be needed within 6 months. High school diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years clinical experience as a Medical Assistant (Preferred) / (Required MA II)
• 3+ years clinical experience as a MA (Required MA III)

Responsibilities

• Facilitates unit operations by managing patient flow.
• Assist with department front desk duties including scheduling and verifying patient payor information.
• Independent with all front desk duties; assists manager with process improvement initiatives. (MA III)
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies; PHI handling and UH policies compliance.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Medical Assistant II Westlake - Neurology (260001PP)

A Brief Overview

This position is responsible for performing basic Medical Assisting duties.

• Independently performing advanced MA duties which may include advanced procedures, coordination of work for other MA’s, or performing patient or population based care navigation (MA III only)

What You Will Do

New Grad Rate is $18.00-$18.50/ hr

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.

• Completely independent with all front desk duties specific to department / Assists manager with developing and facilitating process improvement initiatives. (MA III)

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.

Experience Qualifications

• 1+ years clinical experience as a Medical Assistant (Preferred) / (Required MA II)
• 3+ years clinical experience as a MA (Required MA III)

Skills and Abilities

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

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (Preferred MA I & II)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required within 6 months of hire (MA III)

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or GED (Required) and Completion of a Medical Assistant Program (Required)