Medical Assistant Orthopedics Mentor

University Hospitals; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will room patients, measure vitals, document in the EMR, assist providers, and help maintain efficient patient flow while upholding patient-centered care. This role requires one year of clinical experience and completion of a Medical Assistant program, with CMA and BLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program is required.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1+ year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates unit operations by managing patient flow.
• Performs front desk duties: scheduling, collecting/payor information and documentation.
• Performs patient centered care delegated by Provider.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Basic patient care

Medical terminology

Patient-focused

Positive attitude

Computer skills

Education

Medical Assistant Program

High School Diploma or GED

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.

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.

Primary Location

United States-Ohio-Mentor

Work Locations

8655 Market Street

Organization

Lake_West_Medical_Center

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Entry Level

Travel

Yes, 15 % of the Time

Remote Work

No

Job Posting

Oct 20, 2026, 1:16:57 PM

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

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

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 Occas
• 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%