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Summa Health
Medical Assistant I - Neurology Outpatient / PRN
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$40,639 / year median in Ohio
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Medical Assistant I
- Neurology Outpatient / PRN Summa Health
- 3.5 Kent, OH Job Details Per diem $19.23
- $23.
Summary:
Participates with the care teams in Summa Health to provide patient focused care. Is able to maintain and adapt to daily operations, interpret and execute provided instructions, and work reliably with professionalism in a medical office environment.Formal Education Required:
a. Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant programExperience & Training Required:
a. One (1) year related medical office experience; or externship; or associated experience or education Other Skills, Competencies and Qua lifications: a. Knowledge of medical terminology. b. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and EMR. c. Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team. d. Maintain HIPAA confidentiality. e. Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity. f. Ability to travel between locations as needed within the medical group. g. Required ability to handle bodily fluids and possible exposure to communicable disease. h. For SHMG (medical group) employees: Ability to obtain Basic Life Support certification within six months of hire with Summa Health and ability to maintain the BLS certification. i. Must pass yearly clinical skill competenciesLevel of Physical Demands:
a.Medium:
Exerts 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force continuously to move objects. Ability to bend, stand, and walk for extended time. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled $19.23/hr- $23.
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