Medical Assistant North Ohio Heart Ctr. - Amherst

University Hospitals; Amherst (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Assistant at the North Ohio Heart Center in Amherst. The role involves managing patient flow, performing front desk duties, and ensuring compliance with health information regulations. The ideal candidate will have a completion of a Medical Assistant program and at least one year of clinical experience, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant required.
• Effective communication with diverse patients.
• Organizational skills for managing changing assignments.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow and facilitate unit operations.
• Perform front desk duties including scheduling patients.
• Maintain Protected Health Information securely.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Medical terminology

Education

Completion of a Medical Assistant Program

Tools

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant North Ohio Heart Ctr. - Amherst (250005TX)

Medical Assistant North Ohio Heart Ctr. - Amherst - ( 250005TX )

A Brief Overview

This position is responsible for fully performing basic Medical Assistant duties.

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.

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)

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)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (Preferred)

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

Travel Requirements

• 10%