Patient Care Nurse Assistant Parma Cardiology

Parma_Medical_Center; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Parma, OH invites qualified Medical Assistants to join our Cardiology outpatient team. You will room patients, document vitals, assist with procedures, and help maintain smooth patient flow while delivering patient-centered care.

This role requires completion of a Medical Assistant program and a high school diploma or GED, with at least 1 year of clinical experience. CMA and BLS are preferred. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program is required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical Medical Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates unit operations by managing patient flow.
• Performs front desk duties: scheduling patients, collecting payer information, and other documentation.
• Performs patient-centered care delegated by provider.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned and adheres to policies.
• Safely handles PHI and complies with UH privacy guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Medical terminology

Basic patient care

Patient-focused

Willing to learn

Education

Medical Assistant Program

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - Patient Care Nurse Assistant Parma Cardiology (260008YW)

Patient Care Nurse Assistant Parma Cardiology - ( 260008YW )

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.

Education

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program (Required) and
• High School Equivalent / GED (Required)

Work Experience

• 1+ years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Able to communicate effectively with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds. (Required proficiency)
• Able to organize changing work assignments. (Required proficiency)
• Medical terminology knowledge. (Preferred proficiency)
• Basic patient care skills (Required proficiency)
• Patient focused (Required proficiency)
• Positive and willing to learn (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (Preferred)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) (Preferred within 90 Days)