What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant Float Pool position at University Hospitals?
Description
Job Summary
This position fully performs basic Medical Assistant duties, facilitating unit operations by managing patient flow. Key responsibilities include front desk duties such as scheduling patients, collecting and verifying patient payor information, and maintaining accurate patient documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
- Maintains confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with UH policies and procedures
Requirements
Education
- Completion of a Medical Assistant Program is required
Work Experience
- 1 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Able to communicate effectively with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds
- Able to organize changing work assignments
- Medical terminology knowledge is preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is preferred
Physical Demands
- Standing frequently
- Walking frequently
- Sitting rarely
- Lifting 50 lbs frequently
- Carrying 50 lbs frequently
- Pushing 50 lbs frequently
- Pulling 50 lbs frequently
- Climbing 50 lbs occasionally
- 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
- Eyehandfoot coordination constantly
