Medical Assistant Jobs in Riverside, OH

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Active national credential: CMA by AAMA, RMA by AMT, CCMA by NHA, or NCMA by NCCT.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Understanding of 42 CFR Part 2 patient privacy laws and Indiana delegation standards.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in addiction medicine, behavioral health, or psychiatric outpatient care.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) protocols, including buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone.
• Training in de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical intake, including measuring vital signs, recording medical and substance use history, and preparing COWS/CIWA assessments.
• Collect and process urine, oral fluid, and blood specimens for toxicology screens using chain-of-custody and CLIA-waived testing procedures.
• Administer provider-delegated intramuscular injections, such as Vivitrol/Naltrexone and Sublocade, within Indiana medical assistant scope-of-practice requirements.
• Perform phlebotomy, routine blood draws, and infectious disease screenings, including Hepatitis C, HIV, and TB testing.
• Monitor patients after injections or during ambulatory detoxification for adverse reactions or distress.
• Sanitize exam rooms, manage medical supply inventory, and maintain laboratory equipment calibration logs.
• Follow federal 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA requirements for confidential substance use disorder records.
• Coordinate prior authorizations for addiction medications and specialized laboratory tests, and coordinate secondary referrals.
• Use non-judgmental, trauma-informed communication to support patient engagement and retention.
• Accurately document care, laboratory results, and patient communications in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Training and development