Medical Assistant Ravenna Urology

University Hospitals; Ravenna (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Ravenna, OH seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in an outpatient Urology setting. The role includes rooming patients, recording vitals, assisting with procedures, and promoting efficient patient flow with a patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities include front-d desk duties, scheduling, collecting payer information, and maintaining a safe patient environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program is required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred.
• BLS certification preferred within 90 days.
• Less than 1 year of clinical MA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates unit operations by managing patient flow.
• Assist with front desk duties including scheduling and collecting payor information.
• Performs basic patient-centered care as delegated by provider.
• Provides a safe environment for patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to PHI and UH policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Medical terminology

Basic patient care

Patient focused

Positive attitude

Computer skills

Education

Medical Assistant program

High School/GED

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant Ravenna Urology (26000882)

Medical Assistant Ravenna Urology - ( 26000882 )

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%