Medical Assistant Suburban Pediatrics (Weekends Required)

University Hospitals; Shaker Heights (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Hospitals Pain Management department is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in an outpatient setting, including rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, documenting in the EMR, and assisting providers to promote efficient patient flow.

You will perform front desk duties such as scheduling, collecting payer information, and maintaining PHI securely, while following department policies and procedures to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Room patients and obtain vital signs.
• Document patient information in the EMR.
• Support providers during procedures and examinations.
• Maintain patient flow and safety in outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties refer to orientation documentation.
• Must abide by PHI safeguards and training.

Skills

Rooming patients

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Assist providers

Patient flow

Front desk duties

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.