Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine, Main, 80 Hours, D/E

The MetroHealth System

Cleveland (OH)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 42,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

The MetroHealth System is a major healthcare provider in Northeast Ohio, currently seeking a Medical Assistant for the Internal Medicine department at the Main Campus in Cleveland. This outpatient role collaborates with RNs, NPs, and MDs to support patient flow, screenings, and basic medical services.

Bi-weekly hours are 80 with a Day shift and a negotiable salary. The position is located at MetroHealth Medical Center with comprehensive benefits and participation in OPERS as a public employer.

Qualifications

HS Diploma or GED completed.
Medical Assistant program or equivalent training/externships.
Current BLS certification for AHA or obtained within 90 days of hire.
Knowledge of basic medical procedures and terminology.

Responsibilities

Schedule patients, obtain pre-authorizations, register patients, and gather/payor data.
Perform basic medical screenings and vital signs.
Collect specimens, perform EKGs and administer vaccinations as needed.
Assist with sterile and non-sterile procedures with providers.
Support with wound care and bandaging; assist with patient care workflows.

Skills

Scheduling patients

Vital signs

EKGs

Medication administration

Wound care

Assist with procedures

Splinting and bandaging

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or military med training

BLS certification (AHA)

Tools

Epic In-Basket

Job description

Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine, Main Campus (Job ID: 39168)

For nearly two centuries, the MetroHealth System’s mission has been focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care to all communities in Northeast Ohio. Today, through our expansive ambulatory network, we go into the community to provide excellent primary and specialty care. We are dedicated to enhancing healthcare access across our service area to address the overall needs of our patients and reduce healthcare disparities.

Primary Patient Population: Outpatient Setting.

* Different clinics will offer an opportunity to experience specific patient populations.

Primary skills utilized/learned:

Scheduling patients, obtaining pre-authorizations, registering patients, gathering/analyzing payor data
Performing basic medical screenings
Vital signs, specimen collection, bladder scan, EKGs, etc.
Medication & Vaccination administration
Wound care (suture/staple removal)
Assist providers with sterile and non-sterile procedures
Splinting and bandaging

Personnel Medical Assistant will work with:

RNs, LPNs, Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Medical Doctors (MDs)

MetroHealth offers industry-leading benefits, including tuition reimbursement, professional certification incentives, and medical/dental insurance. As a public employer, employees participate in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS).

Required Qualifications:

HS Diploma or passage of a high school equivalency exam.
Meets one of the following:
- Completion of a Medical Assistant program and has work experience in a Medical Assisting or acute patient care capacity, which includes school-sponsored externships.
- Completion of a Medical Assisting-comparable military educational program for medics/hospital corpsman with an honorable discharge (if applicable).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for the American Heart Association (AHA) or obtains within 90 days of hire.
Knowledge of basic medical procedures and medical terminology.
Possesses critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and exercise sound judgment, as well as organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment with multiple providers.
Basic computer and data entry skills.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrates flexibility, initiative, and a strong work ethic.
Able to work in assigned area(s) and any other clinic based on operational needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

6 months of clerical experience and experience related to patient care.
Active certification as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National Healthcare Association (NHA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT).
Possesses one of the following:
- 1 year of work experience in medical billing, patient registration, and/or patient scheduling.
- Education related to medical billing, patient registration, and/or patient scheduling from an accredited institution.
- Possess a current certification as a Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) from the National Association of Healthcare Access Management (NAHAM).
Experience calculating proper dosage and administering specific medications under the direction of the provider, particularly pediatric immunizations, and converting across measurement systems.
Experience performing point of care testing, CLIA waived testing, wound care, dressing changes, specimen collection, and phlebotomy.
Experience assisting with various procedures and tests, such as pulmonary function tests.
Experience with Epic In-Basket management