Clinical Assistant 2

utoledo.edu; Toledo, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toledo is seeking a Clinical Assistant 2 to join the Medicine - 107570 team on the Health Science Campus. Working under a physician, you will support a patient-centered care team, perform vital signs, assist patients to rooms, and help nurses and physicians deliver high-quality care.

Prior medical assisting experience and a CMA/RMA certification are required, with CPR certification active at hire. This role is full-time and based at HSC C.

Qualifications

• Medical assisting diploma/certificate required.
• Experience as a Medical Assistant required.
• Current CMA/RMA certification required.
• Active CPR certification (Heartsaver) required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and assist patients to room.
• Support nurses, physicians, and residents in clinical areas.
• Engage in care coordination and education for patients.

Skills

Medical Assistant experience

Education

Medical Assisting Diploma/Certificate

CMA/RMA certification

Tools

Heartsaver CPR certification

Job description

Title:

Clinical Assistant 2

Department Org:

Medicine - 107570

Employee Classification:

N1 - Unclass Full Time HSC

Bargaining Unit:

Professional Staff Association

Primary Location:

HSC C

Shift:

1

Posted Salary:

Starting at $18.77; based on experience

Float:

False

Rotate:

False

On Call:

False

Travel:

False

Weekend/Holiday:

False

Job Description:

The Clinical Assistant 2 works under the supervision of a physician as part of an interdisciplinary, patient-centered care team to support the overall health and well-being of people living with HIV (PWH), affected by HIV and STI’s, and other generalized primary care and mental health services. The Clinical Assistant 2 will work to engage and provide ongoing services to patients, including early intervention services, clinical care, care coordination, education, referrals, eligibility, and access to care. Will assist with the full delivery of health care services, collaborate with fellow employees in providing the highest quality personalized care and maintain a positive work relationship with the health care team.

The ages of patients served spans the spectrum of the life cycle. Care will be directed at taking vital signs, assisting patients to room, and assisting the nurses, physicians, students, and residents in the clinical area, recognizing that every age group has unique developmental characteristics influencing the approach that should be utilized in caring for these patients.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Medical Assisting Diploma, Degree, or Certificate is required.
• Experience as a Medical Assistant required.
• Current CMA/RMA certification required.
• American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR certification is required for MAs. Will accept American Red Cross “Adult & Pediatric CPR” at time of hire only. Certification must be active at time of hire and maintained throughout employment in position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Ambulatory Care and Mental Health medical assisting experience preferred.
• Recent clinical experience in the care of people living with HIV preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations preferred.
• Previous experience with phlebotomy preferred. Experience with mental health and substance use treatment preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Previous Electronic Medical Records experience preferred.

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco‑free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine‑free. Pre‑employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual‑career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the Human Resources Department at 419‑530‑4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo.