Medical Assistant - ENT Clinic, Parma, 80 Hours, Days

Primary Patient Population

Outpatient Setting

Primary Skills Utilized/learned

• 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)
• Auxiliary support for sterile and non-sterile procedures
• Splinting and bandaging

Required Qualifications

• HS Diploma or high school equivalency exam
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or military educational program with an honorable discharge
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or obtain within 90 days of hire
• Knowledge of basic medical procedures and medical terminology
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and minimal supervision handling
• Stress management and organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Flexibility, initiative, and strong work ethic
• Ability to work in assigned areas and clinics based on operational needs

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months of clerical experience and experience related to patient care
• Education related to medical billing, patient registration, and/or patient scheduling from an accredited institution
• Certification as a Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) from NAHAM
• Experience in medical billing, patient registration, and/or patient scheduling
• Experience calculating proper dosage and administering specific medications under provider direction, particularly pediatric immunizations, and converting across measurement systems

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, stoop, bend, and walk intermittently during the day
• Sit or stand for extended periods
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction
• Ability to lift 250-300 pounds with assistance
• Ability to push/pull up to 500 pounds with assistance
• Some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids
• Some exposure to chemicals and cleaning products

Benefits

Industry-leading benefits including tuition reimbursement, professional certification incentives, and medical/dental insurance.

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Benefits

Industry-leading benefits including tuition reimbursement, professional certification incentives, and medical/dental insurance.