Medical Assistant Lyndhurst Urology

University Hospitals • Lyndhurst, OH

3h

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 payer 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 department-specific duties are provided 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.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, 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 payer 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) in accordance with training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH 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