Medical Assistant Newton Falls Family Practice

University Hospitals • Newton Falls, OH

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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 maintain a safe environment for patients.

The position includes department-specific front desk duties, such as scheduling patients and collecting and verifying patient payor information and other patient documentation. The employee 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, and additional role-specific duties may be provided by the department during orientation.

Requirements

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program.
• High school equivalent or GED.
• Able to communicate effectively with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Able to organize changing work assignments.
• Basic patient care skills.
• Patient-focused approach.
• Positive attitude.
• Computer skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Facilitate unit operations by managing patient flow.
• Assist with 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.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Safely and securely maintain patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI), following required training, the UH Code of Conduct, and applicable policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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