Medical Assistant SJMC Breast Center

University Hospitals; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Westlake, OH is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in an outpatient setting. The role includes rooming patients, taking vital signs, documenting in the electronic medical record, and assisting with procedures.

You will manage front desk duties, schedule patients, collect and verify payer information, support providers, and help maintain efficient patient flow while upholding PHI security and UH policies.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant duties include rooming patients, taking vital signs, and documenting in EMR.
• Assist providers during procedures and support patient flow.
• Maintain patient-centered care and PHI confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and document vitals in the EMR.
• Schedule patients and collect/verify payer information.
• Assist with procedures and support providers.
• Maintain a safe environment and efficient patient flow.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical support

Vital signs

Front desk duties

PHI compliance

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

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.