Medical Assistant - Primary Care & Care Coordination

AbsoluteCARE Medical Center & Pharmacy; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

AbsoluteCARE Medical Center & Pharmacy seeks a skilled Medical Assistant to support a Primary Care Provider and broaden access to high‑quality primary care. You will facilitate visits, take vitals, perform screenings, manage records, and help close care gaps to achieve patient goals.

The role includes phlebotomy, administering meds, teaching back care plans, and coordinating with the care team during daily huddles.

Qualifications

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required.
• 3+ years of experience practicing as a medical assistant.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR training & certification.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Able to react quickly in emergencies and identify appropriate staff during crises.
• Able to efficiently prioritize multiple high-priority tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Act as the practice-based medical assistant, supporting onsite providers in facilitating high quality primary care that promotes appropriate healthcare utilization.
• Greet members in the waiting room, establish rapport.
• Prepare members for onsite and telehealth examination. Take vitals, perform appropriate social, behavioral, and medical age and condition-based screenings (e.g., point of care testing, EKG, spirometry, and eye exam).
• Close quality measure gaps.
• Maintain medical record completion. Document key aspects of medical and social history. Initiate medication reconciliation.
• Set a visit agenda with the member and provide warm handoff to the provider.
• Assist the provider with exams and minor office procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens.
• Prepare and administer medications and vaccines with provider authorization.
• Review the after-visit summary with the member and ensure understanding through communication tools like teach-back and closing the loop.
• Ensure follow-up visits are scheduled prior to check out.
• Follow protocols for infection control, including proper cleaning and disinfection of medical equipment and clinical spaces.
• Prepare for and participate in daily huddle with the integrated care team.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

CPR certification

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

AbsoluteCARE Medical Center & Pharmacy seeks a skilled Medical Assistant to support a Primary Care Provider and broaden access to high‑quality primary care. You will facilitate visits, take vitals, perform screenings, manage records, and help close care gaps to achieve patient goals.

The role includes phlebotomy, administering meds, teaching back care plans, and coordinating with the care team during daily huddles.