Medical Assistant. Samaritan Orthopedics

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

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in an outpatient setting. You will room patients, record vitals, document in EMR, assist with procedures, and help maintain smooth patient flow.

Qualifications include completion of a Medical Assistant program and a high school diploma, with 1+ year clinical experience preferred. CMA/BLS preferred; strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with diverse populations.
• Ability to organize changing work assignments.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic patient care processes.
• Proficiency with computers and electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates unit operations by managing patient flow.
• Front desk duties: scheduling patients, collecting and verifying payor information and other documentation.
• Performs patient-centered care delegated by Provider.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned and adheres to PHI handling policies.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Medical terminology

Basic patient care

Patient-centered care

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Computer skills

Education

Medical Assistant program

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

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.
• Responsible for all front desk duties specific to department, including scheduling patients, collecting and verifying patient payor information and other patient documentation.
• Performs patient centered care 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

• 1+ years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant (Strongly 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)
• Patient focused (Required proficiency)
• Positive and willing to learn (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%