Medical Assistant I

Wayne State University Physician Group; Canfield (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University Physician Group is looking for a Medical Assistant responsible for assisting physicians in patient testing, examinations, and treatment. You will greet patients, take medical histories, record vital signs, and assist in procedures while maintaining accurate documentation.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, completion of an accredited program, and Medical Assistant certification. Preferred candidates will have 3–5 years of experience in ambulatory care and strong patient care skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to examination rooms.
• Take detailed medical history.
• Take and enter patients’ vital signs into the medical record.
• Perform testing, including blood draws and injections.
• Assist physicians with medical procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of the environment.
• Perform clerical duties like scheduling and data entry.
• Answer telephones and take messages.

Skills

Patient care skills

Ability to operate medical equipment

Good written and verbal communication skills

Good analytical and judgment skills

Proficiency with computer software

Excellent organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Certification as a Medical Assistant (Level I preferred, Level II required)

CPR Certification

3–5 years’ experience in ambulatory care preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant will assist Physicians with testing, examinations, education, and treatment of patients.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to examination rooms.
• Take detailed medical history.
• Take and enter patients’ vital signs into the medical record; alert the physician or nurse of any abnormalities.
• Perform testing and/or sample collection including blood draws, electrocardiograms, injections, cultures, biopsies, urinalyses, etc.; ensure all samples are properly labeled and transported in a timely manner.
• Assist physicians with medical procedures.
• Follow up/track receipt of results from tests and procedures ordered by the physician.
• Check encounter forms, diagnostic laboratory forms, and physician orders on patients’ records for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment by cleaning equipment and examination rooms according to established procedures.
• Retrieve and deliver paperwork or supplies, and distribute forms to other departments.
• Maintain logs for maintenance, inventory, and biopsy records.
• Perform clerical duties including photocopying, data entry, faxing, e‑mailing, ordering supplies, and managing appointment scheduling and patient record retrieval.
• Perform reception duties: answer telephones, take messages, and relay calls.
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with people inside and outside the department and/or practice.

Education, Licensure, Certification, and Training

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant (Level I preferred, Level II required).
• CPR Certification.
• 3–5 years’ experience in ambulatory care preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Patient care skills.
• Ability to operate accurately a variety of medical equipment, including blood pressure monitors, autoclaves, glucometers, thermometers, syringes/needles, scales, EKG, ultrasound, centrifuges, stethoscopes.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for face‑to‑face, telephone, and electronic exchanges.
• Good analytical and judgment skills.
• Proficiency with computer software programs and systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patient, personnel, and financial data.
• Excellent organizational skills to work independently, prioritize, handle multiple tasks, and manage time.

Safety Requirements

Compliance with department health and safety policies and procedures.

Working Conditions and Schedule

40‑hour work week; hours and days to be determined by the department’s business needs. Additional hours may be required.

EEO and COVID‑19 Requirements

Wayne Health is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer.

For employees who will interact with the public and/or co‑workers, a primary COVID‑19 vaccination series is required, or an approved religious or medical exemption. New hires must complete the primary series before the start date and receive a booster within 30 days after becoming eligible, per CDC guidelines. Employees with an approved exemption must submit weekly PCR test results. Remote positions are exempt from these vaccination requirements.