Medical Assistant- Urgent Care

University Hospitals • Ashland, OH

19h

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing basic Medical Assistant duties in an urgent care setting. The role facilitates unit operations by managing patient flow and assisting with department-specific front desk duties, including scheduling patients and collecting and verifying patient payor information and other patient documentation. The Medical Assistant also performs other duties as assigned, complies with all policies and standards, and follows department-provided documentation for specific duties and responsibilities. The role requires safe and secure handling of patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI), in accordance with annual training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to organize changing work assignments.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate unit operations by managing patient flow.
• Assist with front desk duties specific to the department, including scheduling patients and collecting and verifying patient payor information and other patient documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with applicable training, the UH Code of Conduct, and policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed