Medical Assistant - SIGN ON BONUS

The HealthCare Connection•Forest Park, OH

About The Position

Career Opportunity : Medical Assistant Reports to: Director of Nursing Organization : The HealthCare Connection (THCC) Location : Forest Park, OH About The HealthCare Connection : Founded in 1967, The HealthCare Connection was Ohio’s first Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Our mission is to provide quality, culturally sensitive and accessible primary healthcare services. THCC is proudly recognized as a Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH), the highest level of recognition attainable for quality care. We boast two primary care locations and 6 school-based health centers providing quality value-based care for over 20,000 patients. We provide services in Primary Care, Infectious Disease, Substance Use, Integrated Behavioral Health, Dental Services, Women’s Health, and Pharmacy. Benefits: SIGN ON BONUS Health Insurance and Rewards Program Dental, and Vision Insurance Free Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match Comprehensive Paid Time Off (PTO) 10 Paid Holidays Position Summary: Are you a Medical Assistant looking to make a difference in your community and be part of a great team? Ready for a regular schedule with evenings and weekends mostly free? The HealthCare Connection has your next role! We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our mission-driven team. In this role, you will support providers and nurses in delivering high-quality care to children and adolescents. Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, administering vaccines, maintaining accurate medical records, and helping ensure smooth clinic operations. This position offers the unique opportunity to impact student health and well-being, while enjoying a consistent work schedule that allows for work–life balance. If you are compassionate, detail-oriented, and passionate about serving your community, we encourage you to apply. Equal Employment Opportunity/Drug-Free Workplace: The HealthCare Connection is focused on creating a community that promotes dignity and respect for employees, patients and other community members. THCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, military status or other characteristics protected by law and will not be discriminated against based on disability. THCC will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check and a drug screen.

Requirements

Graduate of a certified Medical Assistant program
Active CPR certification
Excellent communication and customer service
Attention to detail
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information and relate to persons from diverse educational, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds

Nice To Haves

Prefer at least one year of experience in community health nursing setting or private physician practice.
Preferred experience working with electronic health records, or proven computer skills a must
Experience working with persons of diverse educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assisting providers with direct patient care including: interviewing the patient and documenting vitals and medical concerns and conditions
Conducting requested screening/tests
Drawing blood and administering shots to patients
Responding to telephone inquiries
Maintaining equipment and supplies in exam rooms and office
Completing encounter forms and code as necessary
Conducting referrals for patients
Performing other duties necessary to provide excellent patient care to the patients and to support our providers