Medical Assistant Jobs in Riverside, OH

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Less than one year of experience.
• Medical assistant certification from an accepted certifying organization: NCMA from NCCT; CMA from AAMA or ARMA; CCMA from NHA; RMA from AMT, AAMP, or AAH; NRCMA from NAHP; or CMAC from AMCA.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Demonstrated understanding of medical administration safety procedures and standards, including the five rights of medication administration.
• Ability to document patient information accurately in accordance with organizational policies, regulatory standards, and privacy laws.
• Ability to observe patients’ general physical condition and report noticeable abnormalities to the healthcare provider.
• Ability to administer injections and draw blood.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with patients and present as friendly, reassuring, and approachable.
• Willingness and ability to follow doctors’ instructions.
• Familiarity with medical charts and records.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient examinations and treatment under physician guidance.
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms before and after procedures, maintain cleanliness, and ensure supplies are stocked.
• Guide patients from the waiting room and help them prepare for examinations.
• Interview patients, collect medical information, update medical records, and ensure paperwork is ready before visits.
• Record patients’ pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height.
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests, procedures, and x-rays.
• Perform routine patient tests, including electrocardiograms, and collect blood and urine samples for processing.
• Administer routine medications and vaccinations as directed, monitor for adverse reactions, and report them to the physician.
• Change sterile and non-sterile dressings as needed and remove sutures and staples when requested.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.