Medical Assistant, Primary Care, Full Time, First Shift

UC Health; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health is looking for a Full Time Medical Assistant for Primary Care in Olde West Chester, OH. The role includes performing administrative and clinical duties, handling patient intake, and assisting in the Electronic Medical Record.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED. Responsibilities also include obtaining vital signs, maintaining the clinic area, and coordinating ancillary services. This position offers an opportunity to work within a respected health system.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Engages in population appropriate communication with patients.
• Obtain vital signs and laboratory specimens as necessary.
• Assist the provider in documenting notes in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Prepare and maintain the clinic area, ensuring cleanliness and readiness.
• Coordinate ancillary services such as tests and admissions.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Medical Assistant, Primary Care, Full Time, First Shift

West Chester, OH, United States

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Job Description

UC Health is hiring a Full Time Medical Assistant for Primary Care - Trenton

The Medical Assistant functions as an integral part of the Clinical office staff where the Medical Assistants perform administrative and clinical duties. Responsible for obtaining intake information for a specific patient population, performing tasks and treatments as delegated by licensed personnel and direct patient care as required. Responsible for scheduling test and procedures ordered by the physician and providing limited patient education and instructions associated with these tests and procedures.

About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.

Responsibilities

• Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
• Obtain vital signs, EKG's, laboratory specimens and other necessary information as required for proper evaluation of patient in accordance with the Medical Assistant competencies utilizing universal precautions at all times.
• Assists the provider in documenting notes, orders and prescriptions by setting them up in the Electronic Medical Record. All documents, prescriptions, and orders will be pended to the provider to review, edit, and sign as appropriate.
• Prepare and maintenance of the clinic area to include but not to limited to: cleaning and stocking examination rooms, daily setup and securing of computer (laptops) equipment, and maintenance of diagnostic equipment.
• Return routine patient telephone calls such as prescription refills or pre-certification for medication as directed from the Electronic Medical Record with appropriate and timely documentation regarding actions taken.
• Coordinate ancillary services such as diagnostic testing/imaging, hospital procedures and/or admission, additional patient visits, and acquisition of pertinent medical records.
• Maintain positive, professional and cooperative demeanor throughout all interactions with patients, staff, physicians and members of management.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations. Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping patient care information confidential. Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements with the medical assistant role. Seeks knowledge and understanding of quality measures and patient experience.

Administrative Duties:

• Using computer applications.
• Answering telephones.
• Greeting patients Updating and filing patient medical records.
• Coding and filling out insurance forms.
• Scheduling appointments.
• Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services.
• Handling correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping.
• Assist in the implementation of age-appropriate care for specific patient population including provision of direct patient care as part of the clinical team.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED.

UC Health is an EEO employer.

Job Info

• Job Identification 23419
• Job Category Non Nursing - Patient Care
• Posting Date 06/30/2026, 08:24 PM
• Locations 715 W. State Street, Trenton, OH, 45067, US
• For RN positions are you willing to accept New RN graduates? N/A
• Employer University of Cincinnati Physician Company, LLC
• Cost Center UCPC-472409-Primary Care Network -Trenton - Clinical Practice