Medical Assistant

Hometown Urgent Care•Massillon, OH

About The Position

At Hometown Urgent Care, Medical Assistants support healthcare delivery by performing clinical and administrative tasks that contribute to patient safety, welfare, and comfort. The role supports providers, maintains patient flow, and helps deliver quality care in a supportive environment. The position may require travel to care centers within a designated region.

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 tests, EKGs, and pulmonary function testing.
Perform phlebotomy to collect laboratory samples and complete associated paperwork or computer work for tests ordered on blood, urine, tissue, and culture samples.
Administer subcutaneous, intradermal, and intramuscular injections and complete required documentation according to policy.
Perform point-of-care testing, including strep, mono, glucose, influenza, urine pregnancy, urinalysis, and blood glucose 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 patients’ ancillary 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.
Ensure equipment is working and report malfunctions to the manager.
Log laboratory procedures and 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 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 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