Medical Assistant Southwest Internal Medicine

University Hospitals; Middleburg Heights (OH); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University Hospitals in Ohio is seeking a Medical Assistant for Southwest Internal Medicine. This outpatient role involves rooming patients, taking vitals, documenting in the EMR, and supporting both clinicians and front desk operations.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care, adherence to policies, and PHI protection. Prior MA program completion and an accredited high school credential are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program (Required).
• High School Equivalency / GED (Required).
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from varied backgrounds.

Responsabilités

• Room patients, obtain vital signs and document in EMR.
• Assist front desk duties: schedule patients, collect payer information and other docs.
• Support providers and patient flow; ensure a safe environment for patients.
• Comply with policies and protect PHI; participate in annual PHI training.

Connaissances

Basic patient care

Communication

Computer skills

Organization

Medical terminology

Positive attitude

Formation

Medical Assistant Program

High School Equivalency / GED

Description du poste

Job Description - Medical Assistant Southwest Internal Medicine (26000A0T)

Medical Assistant Southwest Internal Medicine - ( 26000A0T )

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%