Medical Assistant Float - Morse Rd. and Easton

Hometown Urgent Care • Columbus, OH

7h

About The Position

At Hometown Urgent Care, Medical Assistants support healthcare delivery by assisting healthcare professionals with clinical and administrative tasks and helping ensure the safety, welfare, and comfort of patients. This role requires full-time shifts at both the Easton and Morse Rd. clinics and travel to care centers within the designated region.

The Medical Assistant performs patient intake, testing, phlebotomy, injections, medication and treatment documentation, and assistance with examinations and procedures. The role also includes occupational medicine testing, patient follow-up and education, registration and payment tasks, equipment and supply upkeep, record processing, and support for patient flow. The employee maintains patient confidentiality, helps train other team members, and may be assigned additional responsibilities.

Requirements

• Basic computer skills, including experience using 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 audio screenings, urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, EKGs, and pulmonary function testing.
• Perform phlebotomy to collect laboratory samples and complete related paperwork or computer work for laboratory tests.
• Administer subcutaneous, intradermal, and intramuscular injections and complete required documentation according to policy.
• Perform point-of-care tests, including strep, mono, glucose, influenza, urine pregnancy, urinalysis, and blood glucose testing.
• Dispense and document medications and other treatment modalities.
• Maintain sterile technique and clean and sterilize instruments, including proper use of the autoclave.
• Schedule and coordinate records for ancillary patient care.
• Assist providers with examinations and testing, including pelvic exams, eye and ear irrigations, incision and drainage procedures, and splinting or Ortho-Glass preparation.
• Perform occupational medicine testing, including urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, audiograms, and DOT physicals.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA and protect patients' rights.
• Ensure equipment is working, report malfunctions to the manager, and log completed laboratory procedures.
• 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 good 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 employees and their spouse or domestic partner and children during employment

What This Job Offers

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