Medical Assistant Orthopedics Mentor

University Hospitals

Mentor (OH)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 30,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

University Hospitals in Mentor, OH, is seeking a Medical Assistant in Orthopedics to provide clinical and administrative support in an outpatient setting.

The role includes rooming patients, taking vitals, documenting in the EMR, assisting with procedures, and ensuring efficient patient flow while delivering patient-centered care. It requires completion of a Medical Assistant program and at least 1 year of clinical experience; CMA and BLS are preferred.

Qualifications

Completion of a Medical Assistant program is required.
High School Diploma or GED is required.
Minimum 1+ year clinical Medical Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

Facilitates unit operations by managing patient flow.
Front desk duties: scheduling patients, collecting payer information, and patient documentation.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Medical terminology

Basic patient care

Patient-centered

Positive attitude

Computer skills

Education

Medical Assistant program completion

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant Orthopedics Mentor (260009UZ)

Medical Assistant Orthopedics Mentor - ( 260009UZ )

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 (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)
Basic patient care skills (Required proficiency)
Patient focused (Required proficiency)
Positive and willing to learn (Required proficiency)
Computer skills (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications