Medical Assistant - Outpatient Care & Diverse Clinics

MetroHealth; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional certification incentives

Medical/dental insurance

Job summary

MetroHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant to support outpatient clinics at the Main Campus. The role involves scheduling patients, obtaining pre-authorizations, registering patients, and collecting payor data, along with performing basic screenings and vital signs.

You will assist with vaccinations, wound care, EKGs, and phlebotomy as needed, while coordinating with RNs, NPs, and MDs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or passage of a high school equivalency exam.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program and has work experience in a Medical Assisting or acute patient care capacity, which includes externships.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for the AHA or obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge of basic medical procedures and medical terminology.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple providers.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling patients, obtaining pre-authorizations, registering patients, and gathering payor data.
• Performing basic medical screenings and vital signs.
• Collecting specimens and assisting with EKGs and vaccinations.
• Assisting providers with sterile and non-sterile procedures.
• Wound care including suture/staple removal and bandaging.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Medical terminology

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Data entry

Education

Medical Assistant program or military med program

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Epic In-Basket management

EMR basics

Job description

MetroHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant to support outpatient clinics at the Main Campus. The role involves scheduling patients, obtaining pre-authorizations, registering patients, and collecting payor data, along with performing basic screenings and vital signs.

You will assist with vaccinations, wound care, EKGs, and phlebotomy as needed, while coordinating with RNs, NPs, and MDs in a fast-paced environment.