Medical Assistant - Urology - Westlake

University Hospitals Pain Management; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, documenting in the electronic medical record, and assisting with procedures to promote efficient patient flow.

You will support providers, maintain a safe environment, handle front desk duties like scheduling and collecting patient information, and ensure PHI is protected in compliance with

Qualifications

• Medical assistant certification required or equivalent.
• Experience with outpatient clinical workflow preferred.
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vitals, and document in EMR.
• Assist providers with procedures and patient flow.
• Front desk duties: scheduling, patient information, and payment verification.
• Maintain PHI security and comply with UH policies.

Skills

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Front desk support

Patient-centered care

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

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.