Part Time Medical Assistant Float - Clime Rd and Hilliard

Hometown Urgent Care•Columbus, OH

About The Position

At Hometown Urgent Care, Medical Assistants support healthcare delivery through clinical and administrative tasks that help ensure patients’ safety, welfare, and comfort. The role includes assisting healthcare professionals, supporting patient care and clinic operations, and traveling to care centers within a designated region. The schedule requires at least two days per week plus every other weekend; weekend-only availability is not accepted at this time.

Requirements

Basic computer skills, including use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Ability to work 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.

Responsibilities

Take patient histories and obtain vital signs.
Perform basic tests and screenings, including vision and hearing tests, urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, EKGs, and pulmonary function testing.
Perform phlebotomy and collect laboratory samples.
Complete paperwork and computer records for tests ordered on blood, urine, tissue, and culture samples.
Administer subcutaneous, intradermal, and intramuscular injections and complete the required documentation.
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; clean and sterilize instruments; and properly use the autoclave.
Schedule and coordinate records for patients’ ancillary care.
Assist providers with examinations and procedures, 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.
Ensure equipment is in working order and report malfunctions to the manager.
Log laboratory procedures and process related paperwork using computer equipment.
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 in a timely manner.
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.