Medical Assistant Streetsboro Pediatrics

University Hospitals; Ohio; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals outpatient Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support, rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, documenting in the electronic medical record, and assisting with procedures to support providers and patient flow.

They create a safe, patient-centered environment, perform front desk duties as needed, verify patient information, and follow department policies and PHI security requirements as part of daily responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and take vital signs
• Document in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Assist with procedures and support providers
• Front desk duties including scheduling and collecting patient payor information
• Promote efficient patient flow and patient-centered care
• Maintain PHI security and complete annual trainings

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.
• 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.