Medical Assistant

TriHealth • Cincinnati, OH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

At TriHealth, Medical Assistants make a meaningful impact every day. The organization emphasizes strong values, teamwork, respect, clinical skill development, and high-quality patient care. This full-time day-shift position is located at Good Samaritan Hospital.

The Medical Assistant assists the physician in examining and treating patients and performs delegated duties under the physician’s direction. Responsibilities include interviewing patients, measuring and documenting vital signs and other information in patient charts, and preparing treatment rooms. The position is cross-trained to support efficiency and continuity of patient care, and requires cooperative, flexible, motivated participation in a team. Duties include patient care, medical record maintenance and documentation, and safety and environmental tasks.

Team members are expected to demonstrate TriHealth’s SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors: Serve, Excel, Respect, Value, and Engage. These include welcoming and assisting patients and guests, addressing service and quality concerns, respecting cultural and spiritual differences and colleagues’ contributions, maintaining a clean and safe environment, using resources responsibly, and showing courtesy and compassion.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program.
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through AMT, NCCT, or NHA; Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through AAMA; or current and active RN or LPN licensure.
• EKG skills.
• Injection skills.
• Venipuncture skills.
• Ability to perform common laboratory tests according to established CLIA guidelines and TriHealth policy.
• Up to 1 year of experience in a medical or physician office setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in the examination and treatment of patients and perform delegated duties under physician direction.
• Interview patients; measure vital signs, including pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height; and record information in patient charts.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Cross-train and perform duties that support efficient, continuous patient care.
• Perform patient-related duties, medical record maintenance and documentation, and safety and environmental duties.
• Present a professional image and behavior toward patients, visitors, physicians, and employees.
• Seek or accept additional assignments with flexibility and initiative.
• Demonstrate dependability, including attendance, punctuality, and timely performance of duties.
• Assist with medical procedures on adults and children.
• Maintain the safety and cleanliness of the treatment area.
• Follow principles of clean and sterile procedures when using medical equipment.
• Demonstrate TriHealth’s SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors in interactions with patients, guests, colleagues, and the community.

Benefits

• Competitive shift differentials.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; retirement savings plans; and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed