Medical Assistant- Urgent Care

University Hospitals; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Ohio is seeking a Medical Assistant for Urgent Care to support patient flow and front desk operations, including scheduling and collecting payer information.

The role requires completion of a Medical Assistant program and at least 1 year of clinical experience; CMA certification is preferred. You will uphold PHI protection and follow department documentation.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate effectively with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Able to organize changing work assignments.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates unit operations by managing patient flow.
• Assist with front desk duties: scheduling patients, collecting/verifying payer information and other documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with policies.
• Maintain PHI security per UH policies and annual training.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

PHI compliance

Education

Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant- Urgent Care (26000A29)

Medical Assistant- Urgent Care - ( 26000A29 )

A Brief Overview

This position is responsible for performing basic Medical Assistant duties.

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.

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)

Work Experience

• 1+ years 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)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (Preferred)