Outpatient Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Front Desk

Specialty_Care_UHMSO; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Samaritan Ortho is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vital signs, documenting in the EMR, and assisting with procedures to promote efficient patient flow.

Candidates should have a Medical Assistant program completion and HS/GED, with 1+ years of clinical experience preferred. CMA and BLS are optional certifications.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program required.
• High School GED or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs; document in the EMR.
• Assist with procedures and support providers.
• Front desk duties: scheduling, collecting and verifying payer information and other documentation.
• Maintain PHI and adhere to UH policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Patient-focused

Willing to learn

Education

Medical Assistant program

High school / GED

Job description

University Hospitals Samaritan Ortho is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vital signs, documenting in the EMR, and assisting with procedures to promote efficient patient flow.

Candidates should have a Medical Assistant program completion and HS/GED, with 1+ years of clinical experience preferred. CMA and BLS are optional certifications.