Medical Assistant Neurology Chardon

DescriptionA Brief OverviewThis position is responsible for performing basic Medical Assistant duties.What You Will DoFacilitates 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.Additional ResponsibilitiesPerforms 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.QualificationsEducationCompletion of a Medical Assistant Program (Required) ANDHighschool Diploma OR GED Equivalent (Required)Work Experience1+ years clinical experience as a Medical Assistant (Preferred)Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesAble 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 CertificationsCertified Medical Assistant (CMA) (Preferred)Physical DemandsStanding FrequentlyWalking FrequentlySitting RarelyLifting Frequently up to 50 lbsCarrying Frequently up to 50 lbsPushing Frequently up to 50 lbsPulling Frequently up to 50 lbsClimbing Occasionally up to 50 lbsBalancing OccasionallyStooping FrequentlyKneeling FrequentlyCrouching FrequentlyCrawling OccasionallyReaching FrequentlyHandling FrequentlyGrasping FrequentlyFeeling ConstantlyTalking ConstantlyHearing ConstantlyRepetitive Motions ConstantlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination ConstantlyTravel Requirements10%