Medical Assistant - ENT/Allergy

$2,000 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates Excellent benefits within 30 days, PTO, paid holidays, 401K, tuition reimbursement and more! Unity Health Network , part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is the largest independent physician network in Northeast Ohio. Our infrastructure enables us to provide extensive primary care services and diverse specialty care offerings while removing non-medical business functions from our clinical staff, allowing them to concentrate on care delivery. Our team is growing, and we are looking for more health care professionals who want to be part of an organization that is driven by excellence. You can be part of a dedicated health care team that provides high quality and timely patient-centered services. In return, we will provide you with competitive opportunities that are driven to change the future of health care delivery and your career. For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The role of the Medical Assistant is to provide care to patients/significant others via direct and/or telephone contact, following established standards and practices. S/he coordinates with other members of the care team to ensure seamless care delivery, maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient participation in planning and care. Assist physicians or other providers with clinical procedures. Work Schedule: Must be available Monday-Friday between 7:30am and 5:00pm Location : Stow, Ohio Primary Responsibilities: Demonstrates clinical competence in the direct care of patients in established area(s) of practice and assisting MDs with procedures Performs clinical duties within scope of practice complying with the accepted department standards, policies, and protocols Demonstrates a proactive approach to patient care, focusing on addressing each patient's individual and family needs at the time of service; communicates identified needs in a timely manner Directs and/or escorts patients to exam rooms in a timely manner Demonstrated clinical competence when assisting physician/mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse during exams and office diagnostic procedures/treatments Performs authorized procedures competently (i.e. vital signs, vision screening, selected laboratory tests) as directed by physician or nurse in clinical practice area Seeks validation/guidance from physicians, mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse when necessary Prepares e-prescriptions for processing to pharmacies when instructed to do so by physician per policy Inspects, cleans/prepares and processes instruments/equipment according to manufacturers' guidelines Processes specimens for transport to laboratory, ensuring that specimens are properly labeled, and appropriate orders have been placed in EPIC You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

High School diploma or GED Nationally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification from one of the following agencies: NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, AMT, NHA Preferred Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program Current CPR / BLS certification 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic or hospital setting Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility