MEDICAL ASSISTANT (MA) – FLOAT POOL

Southwest General Health Center; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest General in Middleburg Heights, Ohio, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in procedures, record patient histories, and manage daily clerical tasks. The role requires an accredited Medical Assisting Program, six months in a physician office, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Proficiency with venipuncture, injections, vital signs, sterilization, and basic computer use is essential.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in a Physician office setting.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the general public, in person, and on the phone.
• Necessary clinical skills include: venipuncture, injections, vital signs, sterilization, assisting physician during physical exams and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist the physician during office procedures.
• Maintain patient histories and update medical records.
• Handle clerical tasks: scheduling, insurance verification, copays, and day logs.
• Must be able to travel between all SGMG offices.

Skills

Venipuncture

Injections

Vital signs

Sterilization

Medical assisting knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Accredited Medical Assisting Program

Tools

EMR software

Office software

Job description

• Schedule, Shift, Hours PRN , Days , Mon-Fri, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, flex
• Job Category Nursing Support/Patient Services

The Medical Assistant primary responsibility is patient care; assisting the physician during office procedures and physical examinations, maintaining patient histories and recording pertinent patient information in the medical record, etc. The Medical Assistant is equally responsible for a variety of clerical skills including patient phone calls, scheduling appointments, insurance verification, collection of copays, accurate completion of day log. Must be able to utilize computer in both clinical and clerical areas. Confidentiality must be maintained at all times. Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel between all SGMG offices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program.

Required length and type of experience:

Six months experience in a Physician office setting, with generalized Medical Assisting knowledge preferred. Strong organizational and communication skills with the general public, in person, and on the phone. Necessary clinical skills include: venipuncture, injections, vital signs, sterilization, assisting physician during physical exams and procedures. General knowledge of computer skills.