Medical Assistant Beachwood Family Medicine

University Hospitals • Beachwood, 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 helps manage patient flow, performs department-specific front desk duties, carries out basic patient-centered care as delegated by a provider, and supports a safe environment for patients.

The role requires compliance with organizational policies and standards, including requirements for safeguarding patients’ Protected Health Information. Further duties and responsibilities may be provided by the department during orientation.

Requirements

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program.
• High school equivalent or GED.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability 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.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI), and follow applicable training, code of conduct, policies, and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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