Clinical Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Lab Support

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The TriHealth Cancer & Blood Institute seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians in patient examinations and treatment. You will interview patients, measure vital signs, and document in charts while preparing rooms for exams. Cross-training enhances efficiency and continuity of patient care within a collaborative team.

You will perform lab tests per CLIA guidelines, assist with procedures, and maintain cleanliness and organization in exam areas, under physician direction.

Qualifications

• High School Degree.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS).
• EKG.
• Injections.
• Venipuncture.
• Performance of common lab tests according to established CLIA guidelines and TriHealth policy.
• Up to 1 year experience in a physician office or related setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to physicians/clinical staff.
• Skillfully performs/obtains tests and specimens assuring proper departmental procedures are followed.
• Performs technical skills according to hospital's and department's policies/procedures, appropriate competencies, and accepted standards of practice.
• Maintains a high level of efficiency, organization, and time management skills to promote efficiency in the Medical Center.
• Shows the ability to function successfully with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates strong written, verbal and phone skills. Demonstrates courtesy, respect toward patients, professionals, and team members.
• Notifies appropriate team members of abnormal test results or emergent situations.
• Accurately documents patient care in chart, maintains confidentiality of patient records and files appropriate documentation in patient chart.
• Accurately and safely maintains general appearance and cleanliness of exam rooms, supply areas, and nurses station.
• Disposes of contaminated equipment and disposable supplies in accordance with infection control guidelines.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Venipuncture

Patient interview

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EKG

Job description

The TriHealth Cancer & Blood Institute seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians in patient examinations and treatment. You will interview patients, measure vital signs, and document in charts while preparing rooms for exams. Cross-training enhances efficiency and continuity of patient care within a collaborative team.

You will perform lab tests per CLIA guidelines, assist with procedures, and maintain cleanliness and organization in exam areas, under physician direction.