Medical Assistant - Colerain

Hometown Urgent Care•Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

Hometown Urgent Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to support healthcare delivery through clinical and administrative tasks that promote patient safety, welfare, and comfort. The role includes gathering patient histories and vital signs; performing screenings, point-of-care tests, phlebotomy, injections, and occupational medicine testing; assisting providers with examinations and procedures; and documenting laboratory tests, medications, and treatments. The Medical Assistant also supports patient flow, registration, scheduling, referrals, patient education, and payment collection; maintains examination rooms, equipment, sterilization processes, and medical supplies; and protects the confidentiality of patient information. The position may require travel to care centers within the designated region and may include training other team members. Additional job responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

One to two years of prior experience in a physician practice or clinic setting is preferred.
Basic computer skills, including experience using 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

One to two years of prior experience in a physician practice or clinic setting.

Responsibilities

Take patient histories and obtain vital signs.
Perform basic testing and screenings, including vision and audiology tests, urine drug screens, breath alcohol tests, EKGs, and pulmonary function testing.
Perform phlebotomy and collect laboratory samples.
Complete paperwork and computer documentation for laboratory tests ordered on blood, urine, tissue, and culture samples.
Administer subcutaneous, intradermal, and intramuscular injections and complete the related paperwork according to policy.
Perform point-of-care tests, including strep, mono, glucose, influenza, urine pregnancy, and urinalysis tests.
Dispense and document medications and other treatment modalities.
Use sterile technique, clean and sterilize instruments, and properly use the autoclave.
Schedule and coordinate records for ancillary patient care.
Assist providers with exams 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.
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.
Complete and maintain CPR certification.

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.