Medical Assistant Rheumatology Willoughby

University Hospitals

Willoughby (OH)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

University Hospitals in Willoughby, OH is seeking a Medical Assistant for Rheumatology to provide outpatient clinical and administrative support. You will room patients, record vital signs, assist with procedures, and help maintain efficient patient flow.

Requirements include completion of a Medical Assistant program and high school diploma or GED. CMA and BLS are preferred. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

Completion of a Medical Assistant Program (Required).
High School Equival ent / GED (Required).

Responsibilities

Room patients and obtain vital signs in outpatient setting.
Document in electronic medical record and assist providers.
Support front desk tasks and promote efficient patient flow.
Maintain a safe, patient-centered care environment.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Medical terminology

Basic patient care

Patient-focused

Positive attitude

Computer skills

Education

Medical Assistant program

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant Rheumatology Willoughby (260008JD)

Medical Assistant Rheumatology Willoughby - ( 260008JD )

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)

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