Medical Assistant UH Akron ENT

University Hospitals Pain Management; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management in Akron, 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, assisting providers, and promoting efficient patient flow.

You will perform front desk duties such as scheduling, collecting and verifying patient payor information, and handling patient documentation.

Qualifications

• Provides clinical and administrative assistance in outpatient settings.
• Rooming patients, taking vital signs and documenting in EMR.
• Supports providers and maintains patient-centered flow.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates unit operations by managing patient flow.
• Scheduling patients and collecting/verifying payor information and other documentation.
• Performs patient centered care delegated by Provider.
• Provides a safe environment for patients.

Skills

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Clinical support

Patient flow optimization

PHI compliance

Tools

EMR system

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.