Premier Physicians is currently seeking Medical Assistants

Our growing group practice encompasses internal and family medicine, medical and surgical specialties, and has comprehensive on-site diagnostic centers conveniently located in the communities we serve in the Cleveland metro area.

Premier Physicians has open positions for full time or part time Medical Assistants at several of our offices.

OVERVIEW: Responsible for assisting physician(s) and / or physician's assistant or clinical nurse practitioner with patient care. May also perform administrative duties in addition to direct patient care/clinical responsibilities.

Essential Functions:

• Performs patient care responsibilities, such as accompanying patient to rooms, assisting with dressing, and escorting patients.
• Collects patient history, takes accurate vital signs and records information in chart.
• Assists physician(s) and nursing staff with procedures.
• Prepares and maintains patient's chart.
• Prepares, cleans, organizes and stocks exam rooms with proper supplies/equipment.
• Sterilizes equipment and follows appropriate maintenance program.
• Relays and communicates appropriate information to patients and families.
• Performs administrative duties, such as answering and screening phone calls, making appointments, collecting co-pays and other patient balances, taking and relaying messages, updating and verifying patient demographic information, keeping necessary logs, and other recordkeeping responsibilities.
• Other clinical duties may include: venipuncture, EKG's, collecting and processing specimens, sterilization of equipment.
• Follows company policies related to HIPPA, confidentiality, OSHA, universal precautions, and blood-borne pathogens. Remains current in latest policies and proper procedures.
• May be asked to perform other duties as may reasonably be necessary for effectively operating in a medical office environment
• Experience/Education:
• High School diploma (or equivalent), Medical Assisting certificate from an accredited school, minimum of two years medical office experience preferred, training and experience with electronic medical record systems, proficiency with computers, MS Office software, and other standard office equipment.
• Knowledge & Skills:
• Medical terminology, coding, and office procedures.
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation for drafting reports and correspondence.
• Basic math and accounting skills.
• Skills to operate computer, printers, fax machine, copiers and scanners.
• Abilities:
• Ability to input data and key accurately into computers utilizing standard and proprietary software programs.
• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to file, sort and organizer files in numeric and alphabetical systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly, accurately and concisely in a diplomatic manner.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians and co-workers.

Confidentiality- In order to perform job functions, employees will have access to Protected Health Information (PHI) . Employees are to access only the information necessary to fulfill specific job requirements, including special assignments. When accessing PHI, employees are to use the information in accordance with HIPPA regulations. Please refer to Premier Physicians Centers HIPPA Manual for complete policies and procedures on handling PHI.

Environmental/ Working Conditions/Physical Demands- This position is typical of those found in a medical office setting-an indoor environment with little or no exposure to extremes in temperature, noise, smells, etc. Work will require hand dexterity for operating office machines and computer keyboard. While performing the essential functions of the position, employees will be expected to sit, stand, see, walk, talk, hear and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Employees may be exposed to needles, sharps, hazardous chemicals as might be present in a medical office as well as blood and other bodily fluids during the routine performance of duties. Employees will be trained in the proper handling and disposal of such materials, and expected to follow company and OSHA safety guidelines.

This description is intended to provide the basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, skills, knowledge and working conditions may change over time as needs evolve.

Premier Physicians is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Gastroenterology
• Infectious Disease
• Internal Medicine
• Neurology
• Pediatrics
• Podiatry
• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Application Question(s):

• Are you seeking Full time or Part time employment?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Medical office experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person