Medical Assistant Ashland Gastroenterologist - University Hospitals

Position Summary

This position is responsible for performing basic Medical Assistant duties.

Essential Functions

• 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.

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

Education

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program Required or
• Graduated from a state accredited paramedic program with State of Ohio Paramedic Certification Required

Work Experience

• 1+ years clinical experience as a Medical Assistant or a Paramedic Required

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

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