Medical Assistant Jefferson Primary Care

University Hospitals; Jefferson Township (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals seeks an outpatient Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in a fast-paced setting. Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vital signs, documenting in the EMR, assisting providers, and promoting efficient patient flow with patient-centered care.

The role also encompasses front desk duties such as scheduling, collecting/payor information, and ensuring PHI protection in compliance with UH policies.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in outpatient clinical settings is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates unit operations by managing patient flow.
• Responsible for front desk duties including scheduling patients, collecting and verifying patient payor information and other documentation.
• Performs patient centered care delegated by Provider.
• Provides a safe environment for patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Patient flow management

Front desk duties

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Procedural support

PHI compliance

Tools

EMR systems

Scheduling software

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.
• Responsible for all front desk duties specific to department, including scheduling patients, collecting and verifying patient payor information and other patient documentation.
• Performs patient centered care 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.