Medical Assistant (Meridian)

Meridian Healthcare; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

PTO and paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for

Job summary

Meridian HealthCare is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support our primary care team. You will room patients, document in electronic health records, and help ensure smooth, compassionate care for individuals and families in our community.

Responsibilities include assisting with on-site physicals, immunizations, and lab testing while maintaining patient safety and accurate records. We value patient-focused, team-oriented staff committed to accessible, community-centered care.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant certification or 2 years' experience in medical or physician's office.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Computer and EHR experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists the physician as needed, including rooming clients and documenting in electronic health records.
• Assists with on-site physicals, immunizations, drug screens, and additional testing when scheduled.
• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection procedures in accordance with established clinical protocols, ensuring patient safety, specimen integrity, and proper labeling, handling, and documentation of all laboratory samples.
• Performs special procedures such as electrocardiograms, TB skin testing, eye distance exams, vital signs, and audiograms.
• Performs urine pregnancy testing, urinalysis, urine drug screens, breathalyzers, and other tests as necessary and as directed by the physician or Medical Office Manager.
• Charts results of all testing, communications, medication, and all relevant information regarding patient care.
• Assists in creating and maintaining patient files, charts, and follow-ups on an ongoing basis.
• Places phone calls to convey physician information for referral, i.e., specialist, verbal orders for prescriptions, pre-authorizations, and related communications.

Skills

Medical Assistant

First Aid/CPR

EHR experience

Education

Medical Assistant certification

2 years' medical office experience

Tools

EHR software experience

Computer literacy

Job description

At Meridian HealthCare, our mission is to provide integrated, whole-person healthcare that supports individuals and families in achieving their highest level of wellness. We specialize in primary care, behavioral health, addiction treatment, and recovery services-because we believe every person deserves compassionate, comprehensive care that meets their unique needs.

We put people first, believe in the power of teamwork, and utilize our resources responsibly to fuel long-term growth and success. If these values resonate with you and you are driven to make a meaningful impact every day, Meridian HealthCare is the ideal place to take the next step in your rewarding career.

Our agency is seeking a dependable Medical Assistant to join our primary care team. In this role, you'll do more than room patients and assist providers - you will help remove barriers to quality healthcare to individuals and families that need it most. We are looking for someone who is patient-focused, team-oriented and passionate about making a meaningful impact through accessible, community-centered care.

As a full-time Meridian HealthCare employee, you will have access to a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Eligibility for Federal Loan Forgiveness programs including STAR (on qualifying clinical roles)
• Additional employee-focused resources that support work-life balance and long-term career growth

Responsibilities

• Assists the physician as needed, including rooming clients and documenting in electronic health records.
• Assists with on-site physicals, immunizations, drug screens, and additional testing when scheduled.
• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection procedures in accordance with established clinical protocols, ensuring patient safety, specimen integrity, and proper labeling, handling, and documentation of all laboratory samples.
• Performs special procedures such as electrocardiograms, TB skin testing, eye distance exams, vital signs, and audiograms.
• Performs urine pregnancy testing, urinalysis, urine drug screens, breathalyzers, and other tests as necessary and as directed by the physician or Medical Office Manager.
• Charts results of all testing, communications, medication, and all relevant information regarding patient care.
• Assists in creating and maintaining patient files, charts, and follow-ups on an ongoing basis.
• Places phone calls to convey physician information for referral, i.e., specialist, verbal orders for prescriptions, pre-authorizations, and related communications.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant certification or 2 years' experience in medical or physician's office
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Computer and EHR experience