Outpatient Medical Assistant — Vital Signs & Procedures

MetroHealth; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

MetroHealth in Brooklyn seeks a Medical Assistant to support outpatient care across clinics. The role involves scheduling, triage, registering patients, collecting payor data, and assisting clinicians with exams and basic procedures.

Ideal candidates have a Medical Assistant program, HS diploma, and BLS. Experience with vitals, injections, phlebotomy, and EMR is preferred. A fast-paced environment with multi-provider teams awaits.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or passage of a high school equivalency exam.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program and work experience in a Medical Assisting or acute patient care capacity, including externships.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or plan to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge of basic medical procedures and terminology.
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patients, obtain pre-authorizations, register patients and collect/payor data.
• Perform basic medical screenings and vital signs.
• Administer medications and vaccinations as directed.
• Assist providers with sterile and non-sterile procedures.
• Provide wound care and dressing changes.
• Support with patient care in outpatient setting.

Skills

Scheduling

Pre-authorizations

Patient registration

Vital signs

EKG

Vaccination administration

Wound care

Assist procedures

Splinting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or equivalent

Tools

Epic In-Basket management

Job description

MetroHealth in Brooklyn seeks a Medical Assistant to support outpatient care across clinics. The role involves scheduling, triage, registering patients, collecting payor data, and assisting clinicians with exams and basic procedures.

Ideal candidates have a Medical Assistant program, HS diploma, and BLS. Experience with vitals, injections, phlebotomy, and EMR is preferred. A fast-paced environment with multi-provider teams awaits.