Medical Assistant Jefferson Primary Care

University Hospitals Pain Management; Kentucky; On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, documenting in the EMR, and assisting providers to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality care.

The role emphasizes patient-centered service, front desk duties, and adherence to UH policies to maintain a safe, compliant environment for all patients.

Qualifications

• Room patients and obtain vital signs.
• Document in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Assist with procedures and support providers.
• Promote efficient patient flow and deliver patient-centered care.
• Maintain patient privacy and PHI per UH policies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates unit operations by managing patient flow.
• Front desk duties: scheduling patients, collecting and verifying payor information.
• Performs patient-centered care delegated by Provider.
• Provides a safe environment for patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with policies.

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.