Medical Assistant I [Ashland, OH]

Third Street Community Clinic • Ashland, OH

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About The Position

Third Street Family Health Services is seeking a Medical Assistant I to work in its Medical Department. The role works closely with medical and behavioral health providers in a care team environment, building rapport with patients and supporting optimal patient care. The position contributes to patient access, clinic flow, care coordination, and a positive patient experience.

Third Street is a patient-centered medical home and regional not-for-profit community health center. It provides medical, dental, OB/GYN, pediatric, community outreach, and behavioral health services across eleven locations in Richland, Marion, Ashland, and Crawford counties. Its mission is to deliver comprehensive health and wellness care that is accessible to all in the communities it serves.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within the first 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient check-in and check-out functions, including verifying and updating demographic and insurance information as operationally needed.
• Welcome patients, prepare them for appointments, and communicate pertinent information to the care team to support patient flow.
• Perform traditional Medical Assistant clinical support duties, including obtaining vital signs, collecting specimens, assisting providers with examinations and procedures, and maintaining clinical rooms, equipment, and supplies.
• Schedule follow-up appointments and assist with basic patient access and care coordination activities to support continuity of care.
• Collaborate with providers and other care team members to ensure efficient patient flow and a positive patient experience.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Competitive market-value compensation.
• Generous paid time off.
• Tuition assistance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid long-term disability.
• Clinical, administrative, and management support.
• A collaborative, transparent, and inclusive company culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED