Medical Assistant Pediatrics - Westlake

University Hospitals; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant for its Pediatrics department in Westlake. This pivotal role involves managing patient flow, performing essential front desk duties, and ensuring compliance with health information regulations. With a focus on effective communication and organizational skills, you will play a crucial part in delivering quality care to patients. If you are passionate about healthcare and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values professionalism and patient-centered care, and take the next step in your medical career with us.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow and perform front desk duties.
• Schedule patients and verify payor information.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

Completion of a Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant Pediatrics - Westlake (250000QZ)

A Brief Overview

This position is responsible for fully performing basic Medical Assistant duties.

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.

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)

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)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (Preferred)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally 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%