Medical Assistant UH Center of Orthopedics Part-Time 24 Hours

• A Brief Overview:
• This position is responsible for performing basic Medical Assisting duties. 
• What You Will Do:
• Facilitates unit operations by managing patient flow.

Assist with front desk duties specific to department, including scheduling patients, collecting and verifying patient payor information and other patient documentation.

Additional Responsibilities:
Performs other duties as assigned. 
Complies with all policies and standards. 
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. 
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

• Education Qualifications:
• High School Diploma and/or GED (Required) -and-
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program (Required) 
• Experience Qualifications
• 1+ years clinical experience as a Medical Assistant (Preferred)
• Skills and Abilities:
• Able to communicate effectively with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds. 
• Able to organize changing work assignments  
• Medical terminology knowledge (Preferred)
• Licenses and Certifications: 
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (Preferred)

Physical Demands:

• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Rarely
• Lifting - Frequently (up to 50 lbs)
• Carrying - Frequently (up to 50 lbs)
• Pushing - Frequently (up to 50 lbs)
• Pulling - Frequently (up to 50 lbs)
• Climbing - Occasionally (up to 50 lbs)
• 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
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly