Medical Assistant, Douglas Moore Health Ctr. - Main Campus
University Hospitals
Cleveland, Ohio, US
About the Role
Description A Brief Overview
This position is responsible for performing basic Medical Assistant 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.
- 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
- Completion of a Medical Assistant Program (Required)
Work Experience
- 1+ years clinical experience as a Medical Assistant (Required)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Able to communicate effectively with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds. (Required proficiency)
- Able to organize changing work assignments. (Required proficiency)
- Medical terminology knowledge. (Preferred proficiency)
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
Travel Requirements
- 10%
Responsibilities
- Facilitates clinic operations by managing patient flow
- Assist with front desk duties including scheduling and collecting patient information
- Complies with PHI policies and department procedures
Qualifications
- Completion of Medical Assistant Program
- 1+ year clinical experience as Medical Assistant
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred
Required Skills
Medical terminology
PHI handling
front desk duties
patient scheduling
communication skills
Keywords
Medical Assistant
front desk
clinical support
phI
CMA preferred
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