Medical Assistant Landerbrook Medical Group

University Hospitals; Mayfield Heights (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals' Landerbrook Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vital signs, documenting in the EMR, assisting providers, and promoting efficient patient flow.

The role emphasizes front desk duties, scheduling, collecting payor information, and maintaining PHI. Requirements include completion of a Medical Assistant program, high school diploma/GED, and 1+ year

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program is required.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1+ year of clinical Medical Assistant experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates unit operations by managing patient flow.
• Front desk duties for the department, including scheduling patients and collecting/verifying patient payor information and other documentation.
• Performs patient-centered care delegated by the Provider.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Safely maintains PHI; completes required training and adheres to UH policies.

Skills

effective communication

organization

medical terminology

basic patient care

patient focused

positive attitude

computer skills

Education

Medical Assistant Program

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant Landerbrook Medical Group (260006RQ)

Medical Assistant Landerbrook Medical Group - ( 260006RQ )

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.

Education

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

Work Experience

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

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)
• Basic patient care skills (Required proficiency)
• Patient focused (Required proficiency)
• Positive and willing to learn (Required proficiency)
• Computer skills (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (Preferred)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) (Preferred within 90 Days)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling FrequentlyGrasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%