Medical Assistant - West Side Float

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

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in an outpatient setting. You will room patients, take vital signs, document in the EMR, and assist providers to promote efficient patient flow.

Responsibilities include front desk duties such as scheduling, collecting and verifying patient information, and keeping PHI secure in compliance with UH policies.

Qualifications

• Experience providing clinical and administrative support in outpatient settings.
• Ability to take vital signs and document in EMR accurately.
• Ability to assist providers and promote efficient patient flow.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates patient flow by rooming patients and preparing exam rooms.
• Performs front desk duties including scheduling and collecting patient information.
• Performs patient-centered care delegated by Providers.
• Maintains patient safety and PHI privacy in daily operations.

Skills

Clinical support

Administrative support

Patient flow management

Vital signs

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.