Medical Assistant — Patient-Centered Care + $2k Sign-On

UnitedHealth Group; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits within 30 days

PTO

Paid holidays

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Equity stock purchase

Incentive programs

Job summary

Unity Health Network in Akron, OH is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and support physicians in a collaborative clinical setting. You will assist with exams, procedures, and care coordination in a fast-paced office.

The role follows a Monday–Friday 8:15 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule with a $2,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates and a pay range of $16–$29 per hour. Benefits include PTO, holidays, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Nationally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification from NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, AMT, or NHA or ability to obtain within 9 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist physicians with clinical procedures.
• Perform clinical duties within scope of practice and department standards.
• Support physicians, mid-level providers, and nurses during exams, procedures, and treatments.
• Perform authorized procedures including vital signs, vision screenings, and selected lab tests.
• Prepare e-prescriptions for pharmacy processing when instructed by a physician.
• Clean and process instruments and prepare labeled specimens for lab transport with orders in EPIC.

Skills

Direct patient care

Clinical procedures

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification (MA program)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Unity Health Network in Akron, OH is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and support physicians in a collaborative clinical setting. You will assist with exams, procedures, and care coordination in a fast-paced office.

The role follows a Monday–Friday 8:15 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule with a $2,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates and a pay range of $16–$29 per hour. Benefits include PTO, holidays, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more.