Logo
University Hospitals

Medical Assistant N. Ridgeville

University Hospitals, North Ridgeville, Ohio, United States, 44039

Save Job

Description

A Brief Overview: This position is responsible for performing basic Medical Assisting duties. *Independently performing advanced MA duties which may include advanced procedures, coordination of work for other MA’s, or performing patient or population based care navigation (MA III only)

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.

*Completely independent with all front desk duties specific to department / Assists manager with developing and facilitating process improvement initiatives. (MA III)

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. Qualifications

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)/(Required MA II) 3+ years clinical experience as a MA (Required MA III)

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 MA I & II) Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required within 6 months of hire (MA III)

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