Job Abstract

Medical Assistant - Urgent Care
Summa Health Medical Group
Full Time, Benefit Eligible
2875 West Market Street Fairlawn, OH 44333

Summary:
Ability to function in a fast-paced and complex clinical environment. Provides and assists with basic patient care activities in an urgent care practice, under the supervision of a licensed provider. Maintains and adapts to daily operations, interprets and executes provided instructions, and works reliably with professionalism in an urgent care environment. Ability to work schedule consistent with Urgent Care hours.

Formal Education Required:
a. Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program.

Experience & Training Required:
a. One (1) year related medical office experience; or externship; or associated experience or education.

Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
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. Interpersonal and communication skills to interact with patients, families, and clinical co-workers in crisis or trauma situations.
f. Personal Attributes: Customer Focus, Adaptability and Flexibility, Ability to understand and follow directions, Professionalism, Enthusiasm, Positivity, Integrity/ethical standards, Results-oriented, Organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
g. Ability to travel between locations as needed.
h. Required ability to handle bodily fluids and possible exposure to communicable disease.
i. Ability to be highly motivated, work collaboratively, and work in a fast paced stressful and unpredictable environment.
j. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
k. Ability to obtain BLS within Summa Health
l. Must pass yearly clinical skill competencies
m. Ability to work weekends and holidays.
n. May be requested to cover additional shifts or float to meet department operational staffing needs.
o. Ability to adjust work hours to meet business demands as required.

Level 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.
b. Ability to bend, sit, stand, and walk for extended periods up to 10 hours.

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third-party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and family's commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.