Medical Assistant Middlefield/Chardon

University Hospitals Pain Management; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role also involves assisting providers with procedures and maintaining PHI security in accordance with UH policies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide patient-centered care in a clinical setting.
• Experience rooming patients and obtaining vital signs.
• Comfort with front desk duties and coordinating patient information.
• Familiarity with handling Protected Health Information (PHI) securely.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs as part of initial assessment.
• Document patient information and visit details in the electronic medical record.
• Assist providers with procedures and care activities as needed.
• Support efficient patient flow and deliver patient-centered care.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Front desk duties

PHI handling

Tools

EMR

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.