Medical Assistant Parma General Surgery

University Hospitals

Parma (OH)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a Medical Assistant in Parma General Surgery to provide clinical and administrative support in an outpatient setting. You will room patients, obtain vitals, document in the EMR, assist with procedures, and help maintain efficient patient flow while ensuring patient-centered care.

The role requires completion of a Medical Assistant program and a high school diploma or GED, with preferred CMA certification and BLS.

Qualifications

Able to communicate effectively with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds.
Able to organize changing work assignments.
Medical terminology knowledge is preferred.
Basic patient care skills are required.
Patient focused approach is essential.
Positive attitude and teamwork are required.
Computer skills are essential for documentation and scheduling.

Responsibilities

Room patients and obtain vital signs; document in the electronic medical record.
Assist with procedures and support providers to ensure smooth workflow.
Perform front desk duties: scheduling, collect/payor information, and patient documentation.
Maintain a safe environment and promote patient-centered care.
Conform to department policies and PHI safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Medical terminology

Basic patient care

Patient-focused

Positive attitude

Computer skills

Education

Medical Assistant Program

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant Parma General Surgery (260009B7)

Medical Assistant Parma General Surgery - ( 260009B7 )

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.
Assist with front desk duties specific to department, including scheduling patients, collecting and verifying patient payor information and other patient documentation.
Performs basic patient centered care as 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

less than 1 year clinical experience as a Medical Assistant (Preferred)

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)
Patent focused (Required proficiency)
Positive attitude (Required proficiency)
Computer skills (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications