Medical Assistant / Clinical Assistant

Southwoods Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Daytime schedule

Stable daytime hours

Job summary

Southwoods Health in Youngstown, OH is seeking a Medical Assistant/Clinical Assistant to support physicians by rooming patients, taking vital signs, updating medication lists, and processing lab specimens.

The role includes scheduling procedures, coordinating with surgical teams, and ensuring accurate entry in the EMR while navigating insurance pre-authorizations. No nights or weekends; daytime hours.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of direct patient care experience.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program is a plus, but relevant clinical experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient intake by rooming patients, obtaining vital signs and updating medication lists.
• Process laboratory specimens and schedule procedures as needed.
• Ensure data integrity within EMR and manage insurance prior authorizations.

Skills

Patient intake

Vital signs

EMR data integrity

Insurance prior authorizations

Customer service

Multitasking

Medical records software

Education

Medical Assistant program completion

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position: Medical Assistant / Clinical Assistant

Location: Youngstown, OH

Job Id: 3027-PJF 945, 951

# of Openings: 2

Medical Assistant / Clinical Assistant

Location: Youngstown, OH (Physician Office)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (No nights or weekends!)

About Southwoods Health

At Southwoods, it’s not just about the treatment, but how you’re treated. We are a rapidly growing, locally owned healthcare system dedicated to delivering patient-focused, high-quality care. In this role, you are a vital partner to our physicians, ensuring our patients receive comprehensive care in a welcoming, professional environment.

• Clinical Support: Lead patient intake by rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, updating medication lists, and processing laboratory specimens.
• Patient Coordination: Schedule patient procedures and surgeries, coordinate with surgical vendors, and manage physician block times.
• Administrative Excellence: Ensure strict data integrity within Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and manage complex insurance prior authorizations.
• Compliance: Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold all OSHA and The Joint Commission (TJC) safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1+ years of direct patient care experience.
• Diverse Backgrounds Welcome: We actively seek candidates with backgrounds as an STNA, Phlebotomist, CNA, or Pharmacy Technician.
• Education: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program is a plus, but we welcome all candidates with equivalent, relevant clinical healthcare experience.
• Skills: Exceptional customer service, strong multitasking abilities in fast-paced clinic settings, and proficiency in medical record databases.

Why Join the Southwoods Team?

• Competitive Package: All opportunities are backed by a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside top healthcare professionals in a supportive, growth-oriented setting.
• Stability: Enjoy a stable, predictable daytime schedule that respects your time off.