Medical Assistant

Health Partners of Western Ohio; Bryan (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

403b Retirement with up to 8% match

Annual Reviews and Increases

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonus

Emerging Leaders Program

Job summary

Health Partners of Western Ohio is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team at the Bryan Community Health Center. You will provide direct patient care support and perform a variety of clinical and administrative tasks to ensure high-quality care and patient satisfaction.

You will support providers with hands-on clinical tasks, patient education, and teamwork in a fast-paced, diverse environment.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• CPR – BLS (basic life support) training preferred.
• At least 1 year of directly related experience preferred.
• Ability to travel to different locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks; assists in obtaining patient histories, takes vital signs, prepares charts, and assists with medical examinations.
• Performs routine specialized procedures, such as HIV screenings, fluoride varnish application and sterile dressing changes under established protocols.
• Completes patient health screenings including hearing, vision, and all CLIA waived testing.
• Administers injections after appropriate training.
• Administers immunizations and medications that are not controlled substances.
• Maintains stock of medical supplies as necessary.
• Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established parameters.
• Schedules and monitors patient appointments; may coordinate routine office activities and administrative functions in support of unit activities.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• May recruit patients for studies and may participate in outreach clinical activities as required.
• Performs patient education and discharge instructions.
• Completes referrals and schedules tests for patients.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Travel to locations

Team player

Computer skills

Cultural sensitivity

Flexible hours

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Work Location: Bryan Community Health Center

About Us

Health Partners of Western Ohio is an independent, non-profit and community-directed organization. We serve low-income areas and places without access to care. We’re led by a volunteer Board of Directors. Most of our board members are also patients. Our Mission is to eliminate gaps in health outcomes for all members of our community by providing access to quality, affordable, preventive and primary health care.

Join our Team!

We are currently seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. In this role, you’ll provide direct patient care support and perform a variety of clinical and administrative tasks to ensure the highest quality of care and patient satisfaction.

As a Medical Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting our providers and delivering excellent care through hands-on clinical tasks, patient education, and teamwork. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting, value continuous learning, and enjoy working with a diverse population, we’d love to hear from you.

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Make a lasting impact every day

Compensation and Benefits Offered:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Accrued per pay
• Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life)
• Paid Holidays – 7 paid holidays
• 403b Retirement with up to 8% match (starts at 3% and increases with time of service at HPWO)
• Annual Reviews and Increases
• Mileage Reimbursement – Work related travel
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus – Earn more by expanding our team
• Eligible to apply for the Emerging Leaders Program after 1 year of service

Qualifications:

HS Diploma or GED required

Skills/Abilities:

Ability to travel to different locations as needed.

At least 1 year of directly related experience preferred

CPR – BLS (basic life support)

Ability to work as a team member.

Computer experience is desirable.

Ability to work with a culturally diverse group of people.

Must be willing to work flexible hours as required by position.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties:

• Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks; assists in obtaining patient histories, takes vital signs, prepares charts, and assists with medical examinations.
• Performs routine specialized procedures, such as HIV screenings, fluoride varnish application and sterile dressing changes under established protocols.
• Completes patient health screenings including hearing, vision, and all CLIA waived testing.
• Administers injections after appropriate training.
• Administers immunizations and medications that are not controlled substances.
• Maintains stock of medical supplies as necessary.
• Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established parameters.
• Schedules and monitors patient appointments; may coordinate routine office activities and administrative functions in support of unit activities.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• May recruit patients for studies and may participate in outreach clinical activities as required.
• Performs patient education and discharge instructions.
• Completes referrals and schedules tests for patients.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Work is primarily sedentary, demanding sitting, walking, lifting, and bending. Those physical movements and the degree of mobility, manual dexterity, and hand-eye coordination commonly associated with duties in an office setting will be performed repetitively. This also includes bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, pulling, pushing, and walking. The ability to distinguish letters and symbols and utilize telephones, computer terminals, fax machines, and copiers is required. The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Working under stressful conditions, as well as irregular hours, may be required.