Medical Assistant Lake County Family Practice Mentor
About The Position
The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing basic Medical Assistant duties and facilitating unit operations by managing patient flow. The role also assists with department-specific front desk duties, including scheduling patients and collecting and verifying patient payor information and other patient documentation. The position requires compliance with all policies and standards, performance of other duties as assigned, and adherence to requirements for safely and securely maintaining patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI). Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. Specific duties and responsibilities may be provided by the department during orientation.
Requirements
- Completion of a Medical Assistant Program.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Ability to organize changing work assignments.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant (listed as preferred).
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
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 other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
- Safely and securely maintain patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI), following applicable training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
