Medical Assistant Southeast Practices

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

Job summary

University Hospitals in Twinsburg is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in an outpatient setting. You will room patients, collect vitals, document in the EMR, and assist providers to ensure smooth patient flow.

Ideal candidates have completed a Medical Assistant program and one year of clinical experience; CMA and BLS are preferred. This role emphasizes patient-centered care and compliance with PHI policies.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1+ year of clinical Medical Assistant experience.
• CMA and/or BLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs.
• Assist with procedures and support providers.
• Manage front desk duties: scheduling, patient documentation, payor info.
• Maintain PHI security per UH policies.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Basic patient care

Patient focused

Positive attitude

Willing to learn

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

Medical Assistant program completion

HS diploma or GED

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant Southeast Practices (2600082V)

Medical Assistant Southeast Practices - ( 2600082V )

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 (Required)

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