Outpatient Medical Assistant - Vital Signs & Care Support

MetroHealth; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

MetroHealth in Middleburg Heights, OH, is seeking a Medical Assistant for outpatient care. You will schedule patients, register them, obtain pre-authorizations, and support providers with basic medical procedures including vital signs and specimen collection.

Requires HS Diploma or GED, MA program or equivalent, BLS certification, and knowledge of medical terminology. Opportunities include growth, robust benefits, and collaborative practice with RNs, LPNs, NPs, and MDs.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Medical Assistant program with work experience in medical assisting or acute patient care, including externships.
• Or completion of a medically related military program with honorable discharge.
• Current Basic Life Support certification (AHA) or within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge of basic medical procedures and medical terminology.
• Strong critical thinking, judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patients, register patients, and obtain pre-authorizations.
• Perform basic medical screenings and vital signs.
• Assist providers with sterile and non-sterile procedures; wound care.
• Administer medications and vaccinations as directed; collect specimens.

Skills

Scheduling

Pre-authorizations

Patient registration

Basic medical terminology

BLS certification

Communication

multitasking

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or equivalent

Military medics program (exempt)

Tools

Epic In-Basket management

Job description

MetroHealth in Middleburg Heights, OH, is seeking a Medical Assistant for outpatient care. You will schedule patients, register them, obtain pre-authorizations, and support providers with basic medical procedures including vital signs and specimen collection.

Requires HS Diploma or GED, MA program or equivalent, BLS certification, and knowledge of medical terminology. Opportunities include growth, robust benefits, and collaborative practice with RNs, LPNs, NPs, and MDs.