Medical Assistant - Clime Rd

Hometown Urgent Care • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

At Hometown Urgent Care, Medical Assistants support healthcare delivery by assisting healthcare professionals with clinical and administrative tasks that help ensure patient safety, welfare, and comfort. The role includes patient intake, testing, specimen collection and processing, treatment support, occupational medicine services, registration, patient education, and maintaining a clean, well-stocked clinical site. Medical Assistants may travel to care centers within their designated region and may train other team members. Additional job responsibilities may be assigned.

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

• 1–2 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 tests, EKGs, and pulmonary function testing.
• Perform phlebotomy to collect laboratory samples.
• Complete paperwork and computer work for laboratory tests ordered on blood, urine, tissue, and culture samples.
• Administer subcutaneous, intradermal, and intramuscular injections and complete related paperwork according to policy.
• Perform point-of-care testing, including strep, mono, glucose, influenza, urine pregnancy, and urinalysis tests.
• 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 necessary records for ancillary patient care.
• Assist providers with examinations and testing, including pelvic exams, eye and ear irrigations, incision and drainage, 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 by safeguarding personal information.
• Ensure equipment is working and report malfunctions to the manager.
• Log completed laboratory procedures and process related paperwork using computer equipment as directed.
• Handle patient callbacks, schedule physician and specialist referrals, address pharmacy issues, and provide patient education.
• Maintain examination rooms, sterilize equipment, and stock medical supplies.
• Help maintain efficient patient flow.
• Explain accepted and out-of-network insurance and pricing; 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 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed