University Hospitals
Medical Assistant. North Ohio Heart- Westlake
University Hospitals, Westlake, Ohio, United States, 44145
Description
Position Summary
This position is responsible for fully performing basic Medical Assistant duties.
Facilitates unit operations by managing patient flow.
Responsible for all front desk duties specific to department, including scheduling patients, collecting and verifying patient payor information and other patient documentation. Required For All Jobs
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. Qualifications
Qualifications
Education
Completion of a Medical Assistant Program Required
Work Experience
1+ years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant Preferred
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Able to communicate effectively with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds. Required
Able to organize changing work assignments. Required
Medical terminology knowledge. Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Preferred
Physical Demands
Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Rarely
Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally 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
Position Summary
This position is responsible for fully performing basic Medical Assistant duties.
Facilitates unit operations by managing patient flow.
Responsible for all front desk duties specific to department, including scheduling patients, collecting and verifying patient payor information and other patient documentation. Required For All Jobs
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. Qualifications
Qualifications
Education
Completion of a Medical Assistant Program Required
Work Experience
1+ years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant Preferred
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Able to communicate effectively with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds. Required
Able to organize changing work assignments. Required
Medical terminology knowledge. Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Preferred
Physical Demands
Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Rarely
Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally 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