Medical Assistant Float - Morse Rd. and Easton

Hometown Urgent Care•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Hometown Urgent Care, the Medical Assistant supports healthcare delivery by assisting healthcare professionals with clinical and administrative tasks that contribute to patient safety, welfare, comfort, and quality of care. This position requires full-time shifts at both the Easton and Morse Rd. clinics and travel to care centers within the designated region. The role includes taking patient histories and vital signs; performing screenings, point-of-care tests, phlebotomy, injections, and occupational medicine testing; assisting providers with exams and procedures; and dispensing and documenting medications and treatments. The Medical Assistant also handles related paperwork and computer work, patient registration and payments, scheduling and referrals, patient callbacks and education, equipment and supply upkeep, cleaning and sterilization, and maintaining patient confidentiality. The position may include training other team members and additional assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

Basic computer skills, including use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Ability to function independently without close supervision and consistently exercise discretion and sound clinical and professional judgment.
Ability to complete and maintain CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of previous experience working in a physician practice or clinic setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Take patient histories and obtain vital signs.
Perform basic tests and screenings, including vision and hearing tests, urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, EKGs, and pulmonary function testing.
Perform phlebotomy and collect laboratory samples.
Complete paperwork and computer work for tests ordered on blood, urine, tissue, and culture samples.
Administer subcutaneous, intradermal, and intramuscular injections and complete required documentation.
Perform point-of-care testing, including strep, mono, glucose, influenza, urine pregnancy, and urinalysis tests.
Dispense and document medications and other treatment modalities.
Use sterile technique and clean and sterilize instruments, including proper use of the autoclave.
Schedule and coordinate records for patients’ ancillary care.
Assist providers with exams and testing, including pelvic exams, eye and ear irrigations, incision and drainage, and splinting or Orthoglass preparation.
Perform occupational medicine testing, including urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, audiograms, and DOT physicals.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information and protect patients’ rights in accordance with HIPAA.
Ensure equipment is working and report malfunctions to the manager.
Log laboratory procedures and process related paperwork using computer equipment as directed.
Handle patient callbacks, physician and specialist referrals, pharmacy issues, and patient education.
Maintain examination rooms, sterilize equipment, and stock medical supplies.
Perform duties that support efficient patient flow.
Explain accepted and out-of-network insurance and pricing to patients; collect and record payments and complete registration screens promptly.
Travel to care centers within the designated region.
Clean and stock the site with other team members.
Train other team members.
Perform additional job responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Complimentary visits to Hometown Urgent Care for the employee and their spouse or domestic partner and children during employment.