Medical Assistant. Mid Ohio Internal Medicine

Primary_Care_UHMSO; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals seeks a Medical Assistant for Mid Ohio Internal Medicine in Ohio. The role supports clinical and administrative tasks in an outpatient setting, including rooming patients, taking vitals, documenting in the EMR, and assisting with procedures.

You will help manage patient flow and front-desk duties such as scheduling and gathering payer information. The position requires completion of a Medical Assistant program and a high school diploma or GED, with 1+ year of clinical MA

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program is required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of clinical Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vital signs, document in EMR, and assist with procedures.
• Manage front desk duties including scheduling and collecting payer information and other patient documentation.
• Provide patient-centered care and support to providers; maintain a safe environment.
• Comply with all policies; safeguard PHI and adhere to UH codes and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Medical terminology

Basic patient care

Patient focused

Willing to learn

Education

Medical Assistant program

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant. Mid Ohio Internal Medicine (26000A6D)

Medical Assistant. Mid Ohio Internal Medicine - ( 26000A6D )

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 (Strongly Preferred)

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)

Licenses and Certifications

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

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• 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 Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Schedule may be Mon-Fri but currently will be four 10's Tuesday-Friday. No weekends no holidays. Schedule subject to change depending on clinic needs.