Medical Assistant UH Akron ENT

University Hospitals

Akron (OH)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

University Hospitals Akron ENT is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in an outpatient setting. The role includes rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, documenting in the electronic medical record, and assisting with procedures.

You will handle front desk duties such as scheduling, collecting payor information, and ensuring patient flow while maintaining PHI security and complying with UH policies.

Qualifications

Completion of a Medical Assistant program.
High school diploma or GED.
1+ year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

Room patients and obtain vital signs.
Document in electronic medical record (EMR).
Assist with procedures and support providers.
Manage front desk duties: scheduling, collect/payor information, and documentation.
Promote efficient patient flow and ensure patient-centered care.

Skills

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Patient care

Communication

PHI handling

Education

Medical Assistant program

HS diploma or GED

Tools

CMA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant UH Akron ENT (260007NQ)

Medical Assistant UH Akron ENT - ( 260007NQ )

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