What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Full Time - Days position at Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic?
The role involves assisting in patient examination and treatment under physician supervision, maintaining patient flow, and documenting medical information accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Responsibilities include preparing patient charts, reviewing diagnostic results, updating medical histories, managing medication refills and pre-authorizations, and ensuring exam rooms are fully equipped and clean. The role also requires obtaining medical information from patients, scheduling appointments, handling calls, and completing administrative tasks such as pre-certifications.
Clinical duties encompass operating diagnostic equipment like EKGs and performing procedures such as phlebotomy and cast removal. The position demands maintaining a safe work environment, safeguarding patient confidentiality, and adhering to legal and quality standards.
Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred completion of a Medical Assistant program or relevant experience (2-5 years). Skills required are proficiency in computer systems, strong communication abilities, and clinical skills like phlebotomy and EKGs. Certification or registration as a Medical Assistant and BLS certification are preferred. The role may involve travel to other offices as needed.
Responsibilities include preparing patient charts, reviewing diagnostic results, updating medical histories, managing medication refills and pre-authorizations, and ensuring exam rooms are fully equipped and clean. The role also requires obtaining medical information from patients, scheduling appointments, handling calls, and completing administrative tasks such as pre-certifications.
Clinical duties encompass operating diagnostic equipment like EKGs and performing procedures such as phlebotomy and cast removal. The position demands maintaining a safe work environment, safeguarding patient confidentiality, and adhering to legal and quality standards.
Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred completion of a Medical Assistant program or relevant experience (2-5 years). Skills required are proficiency in computer systems, strong communication abilities, and clinical skills like phlebotomy and EKGs. Certification or registration as a Medical Assistant and BLS certification are preferred. The role may involve travel to other offices as needed.