Medical Assistant Portage Oncology

University Hospitals • Ravenna, OH

8h

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support in an outpatient setting. The role includes 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. The Medical Assistant also performs basic patient-centered care as delegated by a provider and helps provide a safe environment for patients.

The role includes department-specific front desk duties, such as scheduling patients and collecting and verifying patient payor information and other patient documentation. The Medical Assistant must comply with applicable policies and standards and safely and securely maintain patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI), including following annual training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned; department-specific duties and responsibilities are provided during orientation.

Requirements

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program.
• High school equivalent or GED.
• Required proficiency in communicating effectively with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Required proficiency in organizing changing work assignments.
• Required proficiency in basic patient care skills.
• Required patient-focused approach.
• Required positive attitude.
• Required computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Less than one year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge is preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow to facilitate unit operations.
• Perform department-specific front desk duties, including scheduling patients and collecting and verifying patient payor information and other patient documentation.
• Perform basic patient-centered care as delegated by a provider.
• Provide a safe environment for patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with policies and standards.
• Safely and securely maintain patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED