Medical Assistant Orthopedics Geauga

University Hospitals Pain Management; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 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. The role involves rooming patients, taking vital signs, documenting in the EMR, and assisting providers to promote efficient patient flow.

The ideal candidate will perform front desk duties, coordinate scheduling, verify patient information, and maintain a safe environment while upholding PHI privacy and UH policies.

Qualifications

• Outpatient clinical support experience preferred.
• Ability to document in EMR accurately.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates unit operations by managing patient flow.
• Front desk duties: scheduling patients and verifying patient information.
• Performs patient-centered care delegated by Provider.
• Provides a safe environment for patients.

Skills

Patient flow management

Front desk scheduling

PHI compliance

Patient-centered care

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.