Medical Assistant - Wound Clinic

The University of Toledo; Ottawa Hills (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toledo is hiring a Medical Assistant for the Wound Clinic at the Health Science Campus. The role supports patient care under physician supervision, with responsibility for direct patient contact and coordination within the wound care team.

Shifts are from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a Posted Salary range of $18.88–$21.55 per hour. CPR/BLS certification is required, with credentialing within 120 days, and EMR experience preferred.

Qualifications

• A Medical Assisting Diploma, Degree, or Certificate is required; CMA/RMA certification may be considered.
• Credentialing as a Medical Assistant within 120 calendar days of hire is required.
• CPR/BLS certification is required; Red Cross CPR for Professionals may be accepted at time of hire.
• Knowledge of patient care techniques and maintaining competency through continuing education.
• Ability to operate various office equipment including PCs, fax, copiers, and phones.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records is preferred.
• Ambulatory care medical assisting or nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Medical Assistant assists in implementing healthcare services and provides direct patient care under the supervision of a physician.
• Maintains a positive work relationship with the healthcare team and supports high-quality patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

Office equipment handling

Education

Medical Assisting diploma/degree/certificate

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Title: Medical Assistant - Wound Clinic

Department Org: OP-Clinic-Wound Care - 109030

Employee Classification: B5 - Unclass Full Time AFSCMEHSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift: 1

Start Time: 8am End Time: 4:30pm

Posted Salary: $18.88 - $21.55

Float: True

Rotate: True

On Call: False

Travel: True

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description:

The Medical Assistant assists in implementing healthcare services,assists fellow employees in providing the highest qualitypersonalized patient care, and maintains a positive workrelationship with the healthcare team. The Medical Assistantprovides individualized, direct patient care of patients under thesupervision of a physician.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Medical Assisting Diploma, Degree, or Certificate is required.May consider other medical certificates in a related field ifcombined with a CMA/RMA certification.
• Medical Assistant credentialing within 120 calendar days of hireis required. Exceptions may be considered due to the timing oftesting or other unforeseen circumstances.
• American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certificationis required. Will accept American Red Cross “CPR for ProfessionalRescuers” at time of hire only. Certification must be active at thetime of hire and maintained throughout employment in theposition.
• Possesses knowledge and skills in techniques of good patient careand maintains competency through continuing education.
• Requires the ability to operate various types of officeequipment, including but not limited to Personal computers, faxmachines, copiers, and telephones.
• Exhibits accuracy, integrity, and flexibility to work in multipleoutpatient areas.
• Previous Electronic Medical Records experience preferred.
• Previous Ambulatory Care medical assisting or nursing experienceis preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Electronic Medical Records experience preferred.
• Previous Ambulatory Care medical assisting or nursing experienceis preferred.

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, theUniversity of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employmenthealth screening requirements for the University of Toledo HealthScience Campus Medical Center will include drug and other requiredhealth screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. TheUniversity of Toledo does not discriminate in employment,educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color,religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation,gender identity and expression, military or veteran status,disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the bestand brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation toindividuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation tocomplete this application, or for testing or interviewing, pleasecontact HR Compliance at [e-mail] or419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at theOffice of Human Resources located in the Center for AdministrativeSupport on the UToledo Main Campus.