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Medical Assistant Streetsboro Primary Care

University Hospitals

#CMA #Scheduling #Clinical Experience #Medical Terminology #Communication #Patient Flow #Organization #Physical Demands #Front Desk

Quick overview

This position is responsible for performing basic Medical Assisting duties, which includes facilitating unit operations by managing patient flow. Key tasks involve assisting with front desk duties such as scheduling patients and verifying payor information.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED along with completion of a Medical Assistant Program. Clinical experience of one or more years as a Medical Assistant is preferred, and certification as a Certified Medical Assistant is also preferred.

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Job description

A Brief Overview

This position is responsible for performing basic Medical Assisting duties.
What
You
Will Do: Facilitates unit operations by managing patient flow. Assist with front desk duties specific to department, including scheduling patients, collecting and verifying patient payor information and other patient documentation.
Additional
Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education Qualifications

High School Diploma and/or GED (Required)
and- Completion of a Medical Assistant Program (Required)

Experience Qualifications 1+ years clinical experience as a Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Skills and Abilities

Able to communicate effectively with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds. Able to organize changing work assignments
Medical terminology knowledge (Preferred)
Licenses and
Certifications: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (Preferred)

Physical Demands

Standing - Frequently Walking - Frequently Sitting - Rarely Lifting - Frequently (up to 50 lbs) Carrying - Frequently (up to 50 lbs) Pushing - Frequently (up to 50 lbs) Pulling - Frequently (up to 50 lbs) Climbing - Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Balancing - Occasionally Stooping - Frequently Kneeling - Frequently Crouching - Frequently Crawling - Occasionally Reaching - Frequently Handling - Frequently Grasping - Frequently Feeling - Constantly Talking - Constantly Hearing - Constantly Repetitive Motions - Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly