Medical Assistant, Urology - Lyndhurst

University Hospitals; Lyndhurst (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Lyndhurst is seeking a Medical Assistant to manage patient flow and perform front desk duties. The ideal candidate will have completed a Medical Assistant Program, possess 1+ years of clinical experience, and be able to communicate effectively with diverse individuals. This role requires the ability to handle various administrative tasks while ensuring the secure maintenance of patient information. Competitive compensation is provided.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant required.
• Able to communicate effectively with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to organize changing work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow in the unit.
• Perform front desk duties including patient scheduling and documentation.
• Abide by all policies to maintain Protected Health Information (PHI).

Skills

Effective communication with varied socioeconomic backgrounds

Organizing changing work assignments

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

Completion of a Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Job Description – Medical Assistant, Urology – Lyndhurst (25000BQ0)

Medical Assistant, Urology – Lyndhurst (25000BQ0)

A Brief Overview

This position is responsible for fully performing basic Medical Assistant duties.

What You Will Do

• Facilitates unit operations by managing patient flow.
• Responsible for all front desk duties specific to the 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 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)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (Preferred)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling OccasionallyReaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%