The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH) · 13 hours ago
Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine, Parma, 80hrs, Days
Parma, OH
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe MetroHealth System is dedicated to delivering high-quality patient-centered care to communities in Northeast Ohio. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for scheduling patients, performing basic medical screenings, and assisting providers in various procedures within an outpatient setting.
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Responsibilities
Scheduling patients, obtaining pre-authorizations, registering patients, gathering/analyzing payor data
Performing basic medical screenings
Vital signs, specimen collection, bladder scan, EKGs, etc
Medication & Vaccination administration
Wound care (suture/staple removal)
Assist providers with sterile and non-sterile procedures
Splinting and bandaging
Qualification
Required
HS Diploma or passage of a high school equivalency exam
Completion of a Medical Assistant program and has work experience in a Medical Assisting or acute patient care capacity, which includes school-sponsored externships
Completion of a Medical Assisting-comparable military educational program for medics/hospital corpsman with an honorable discharge (if applicable)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for the American Heart Association (AHA) or obtains within 90 days of hire
Knowledge of basic medical procedures and medical terminology
Possesses critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to work in a stressful environment and exercise sound judgment, as well as organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment with multiple providers
Basic computer and data entry skills
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrates flexibility, initiative, and a strong work ethic
Access to reliable transportation to travel to different sites within the Ambulatory Care Enterprise
Able to work in assigned area(s) and any other clinic based on operational needs
Preferred
6 months of clerical experience and experience related to patient care
Active certification as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National Healthcare Association (NHA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
1 year of work experience in medical billing, patient registration, and/or patient scheduling
Education related to medical billing, patient registration, and/or patient scheduling from an accredited institution
Possess a current certification as a Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) from the National Association of Healthcare Access Management (NAHAM)
Experience calculating proper dosage and administering specific medications under the direction of the provider, particularly pediatric immunizations, and converting across measurement systems
Experience performing point of care testing, CLIA waived testing, wound care, dressing changes, specimen collection, and phlebotomy
Experience assisting with various procedures and tests, such as pulmonary function tests
Experience with Epic In-Basket management
For ENT, Ortho, and Surgery Clinics: Experience assisting with external fixator removal, flex sigmoidoscopy, hemorrhoid banding, collars, cast removal, incision & drainage, cystoscopy set up and clean up, thyroid fine needle aspiration biopsy, reductions, and splint placement
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional certification incentives
Medical/dental insurance
Company
The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH)
Founded in 1837, MetroHealth is leading the way to a healthier you and a healthier community through service, teaching, discovery, and teamwork.
Founded in 1837
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.56MKey Investors
Health Resources and Services AdministrationBank of America
2022-10-11Grant· $3M
2018-11-28Grant· $1M
2016-11-14Grant· $0.56M
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