Medical Assistant Primary Care Mentor

University Hospitals; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a Medical Assistant Primary Care Mentor to provide clinical and administrative support in an outpatient setting. You will room patients, obtain vitals, document in EMR, and assist providers to promote efficient patient flow.

Ideal candidates have completed a Medical Assistant program and hold a high school diploma or GED. Strong communication, organization, and computer skills are essential, with travel minimal and PHI protection emphasized.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program (Required).
• High School Diploma or GED (Required).
• Experience in outpatient clinical settings preferred.
• Strong communication and patient-care skills required.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs; document in EMR.
• Assist front desk with scheduling and patient documentation.
• Support providers and maintain efficient patient flow.
• Maintain a safe, clean and compliant clinical environment.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient-focused care

Organizational skills

Basic patient care

Computer skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Medical Assistant Program

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

BLS certification

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant Primary Care Mentor (260008P5)

Medical Assistant Primary Care Mentor - ( 260008P5 )

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

• 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%