Job Abstract

The Southwest General Medical Group, Inc. includes both primary care and specialty care physicians who are committed to providing patients with high-quality medical care. The group features board-certified specialists and skilled physicians with years of experience in caring for patients. Together, they work to raise the bar for excellence in health care service for our community.

Southwest General Medical Group, Inc. physicians are affiliated with Southwest General and offer hospital care and outpatient services at the hospital’s Main Campus or at its conveniently located facilities in Brunswick, Middleburg Heights and Strongsville.

Why work at SWGHC? In addition to the outstanding culture, we offer great benefits, no rotating shifts, free parking and are close to the turnpike and I71. Come join our team! #loveajobthatlovesyouback

MEDICAL ASSISTANT – SOUTHWEST GENERAL MEDICAL GROUP (SGMG)

Southwest General Medical Group, Inc. is a multi-specialty group practice providing care to residents in the greater Cleveland area in more than 15 specialties. We are proud to offer the communities we serve skilled, board-certified physicians with years of experience in caring for patients. Our physicians and other clinical professionals are committed to providing patients with individual attention and compassionate, high-quality medical care. We work closely with patients to ensure optimum health and wellness by focusing on prevention and early detection of disease as well as management of injuries, illnesses and chronic conditions.

Southwest General Medical Group's featured services:

• Behavioral Health
• Cardiovascular Medicine
• Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Ears, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
• Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
• Gastroenterology
• General Surgery
• Geriatric Medicine
• Hematology/Oncology
• Pain Management
• Vascular Surgery
• Urogynecology
• Women’s Health
• Strongsville Family Practice

HOURS:
Monday – Friday, 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., with varied start and end times

POSITION SUMMARY:
The receptionist performs a variety of clerical skills. The position is heavily oriented towards public contact in terms of telephone and in person interactions with patients and family members. Duties include scheduling appointments, typing, customer relations, filing and miscellaneous charting activities. Confidentiality must be maintained at all times. The receptionist position focus is telephone scheduling and patient phone calls, front desk operations or a combination of both.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
High school graduate or equivalent and medical terminology knowledge preferred.

Required length of experience:
Six months prior experience in physician or hospital setting preferred, one year clerical experience is necessary and should include typing a minimum of 30 wpm and basic knowledge of personal computer. Filing system knowledge is also required. Strong organizational skills in billing and familiarity with ICD-9 and CPT coding preferred. Communication skills with the general public in person and on the telephone are required.

Required licensure, certification, and/or registry:
N/A.