Medical Assistant Jobs in Riverside, OH

About The Position

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• At least one year of experience in a clinical or medical office setting.
• Ability to perform duties requiring sitting, standing, bending, and reaching; lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines, including computers, fax machines, telephones, and other office or clinical equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Medical Assistant is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a community mental health center or behavioral health environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens and prepare them for laboratory testing.
• Conduct intake interviews to gather consumer medical histories.
• Measure and record vital signs, including pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height.
• Document medical history, test results, and vital statistics in consumer medical records.
• Share relevant medical information with the treatment team to support integrated care.
• Coordinate medical care with clinical staff and psychiatrists.
• Foster a trauma-informed environment that promotes wellness.
• Administer medications and injections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.