Medical Assistant - Ambulatory - Neurosurgery at UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI MEDICAL CENTER, LLC in Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Description:

Title: Medical Assistant

Location: Cincinnati - Gardner Neuroscience Institute

Department: Neurosurgery

Hours: 40/week

Shift: Day

Bonus: Up to $2,000

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.

Primary Purpose: Function as an integral part of the Clinical office staff where the Medical Assistants perform administrative and clinical duties. Responsible for obtaining intake information for a specific patient population, performing tasks and treatments as delegated by licensed personnel and direct patient care as required. Responsible for scheduling test and procedures ordered by the physician and providing limited patient education and instructions associated with these tests and procedures.

Knowledge and Skills:

Education: High school diploma or GED, minimum required.

Years of Experience: Seven to eleven months equivalent experience preferred.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with patients of all education levels.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to set own priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines.
• Ability to utilize electronic health record software