Medical Assistant Lake County Family Practice Mentor
University Hospitals
- Location
- Onsite (Mentor, Ohio)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 3 weeks ago
About the role
University Hospitals is a leading healthcare network in northern Ohio providing comprehensive medical services. This Medical Assistant role supports family practice operations by managing patient flow, handling front desk duties, and maintaining accurate patient documentation.
Skills
Patient flow management
Scheduling
Medical terminology
Data entry
Patient documentation
Communication
Organization
PHI maintenance
Full job details
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) AND
- Highschool Diploma OR GED Equivalent (required)
Work Experience
- 1+ years clinical experience as a Medical Assistant 9Preferred)
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%25