Medical Assistant Parma Cardiology

University Hospitals; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Parma Cardiology is seeking a Medical Assistant to support outpatient care. You will room patients, take vital signs, document in the EHR, assist providers, and help maintain efficient patient flow with a patient-centered approach.

The role requires completion of a Medical Assistant program and a high school diploma or GED, plus 1+ year of clinical MA experience. Strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Facilitates unit operations by managing patient flow.
• Responsible for all front desk duties for the department, including scheduling patients and collecting/verifying payor information.
• Performs patient centered care delegated by Provider.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Organization

Computer skills

Professionalism

Education

Medical Assistant Program

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant Parma Cardiology (260008JF)

Medical Assistant Parma Cardiology - ( 260008JF )

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

• 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 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%