Medical Assistant – Primary Care

Southwoods Health•Niles, OH

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Medical Assistant – Primary Care Location: Niles, Ohio Employment Type: Full-Time (4 Days Per Week) Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Join the Southwoods Team: Southwoods Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant for our Primary Care office in Niles. In this role, you will partner with physicians and healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, comprehensive patient care. This position offers a perfect balance of clinical and administrative duties within a supportive team environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program with a diploma.
Must maintain an active credential (or be eligible to obtain) through one of the following: RMA (American Medical Technologists) CMA (American Association of Medical Assistants) CCMA (National Healthcareer Association)
Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Candidates must meet one of the following criteria: Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program with a diploma. Active certification through one of the following: RMA (American Medical Technologists) CMA (American Association of Medical Assistants) CCMA (National Healthcareer Association) Minimum of one (1) year of direct work experience as a Medical Assistant.
Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Patient Care: Create a welcoming environment and room patients efficiently using two-patient identifiers.
Clinical Support: Obtain and record vital signs, chief complaints, medications, and allergies accurately in the EMR.
Lab Coordination: Collect and prepare specimens for transport following strict safety and identification protocols.
Communication: Promptly report critical lab values, adverse reactions, and pertinent patient information to the physician.
Administrative Excellence: Assist with scheduling, phone inquiries, and medical record maintenance.
Compliance: Ensure all practice processes meet the standards of regulatory agencies while advocating for patient rights.