Medical Assistant - Primary Care OPTIONAL

TriHealth; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to assist physicians in patient care. This role involves performing vital signs measurements, preparing treatment rooms, and maintaining medical records. The ideal candidate will demonstrate flexibility, professionalism, and a commitment to quality patient care. Join a team that values service excellence and fosters a collaborative environment, ensuring every patient receives the utmost care and attention. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare field.

Qualifications

• Assists physician in examination and treatment of patients.
• Performs delegated duties under physician's direction.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safety and cleanliness of treatment area.
• Demonstrates proficiency in assisting with medical procedures.

Skills

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

EKG

Injections

Venipuncture

Common lab tests

Education

High School Degree

Job description

Job Overview: This position assists the physician in examination and treatment of patients, performing miscellaneous delegated duties under the direction of physician. This position also interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information on patients' charts, and prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. The position will be cross-trained to perform duties to enhance efficiency and continuity of delivery of patient care; work cooperatively within the team concept demonstrating flexibility, motivation and commitment to quality patient care. This position’s tasks include patient related duties, medical record maintenance/documentation, and safety/environmental duties. This role has a schedule that includes rotating weekends Job Requirements: High School Degree Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) EKG Injections Venipuncture Performance of common lab tests according to establish CLIA guidelines and TriHealth policy Up to 1 year experience in a healthcare setting Job Responsibilities: Exhibits professional image and behavior toward patients, visitors, physicians and employees and creates a positive impression consistent with professional etiquette. Demonstrates flexibility and/or initiative in seeking or accepting additional assignments, and a willingness to learn. Exhibits dependability in areas such as attendance, punctuality and the timely performance of duties. Demonstrates proficiency in assisting with medical procedures on adults and children. Maintains the safety and cleanliness of the treatment area. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of clean and sterile procedures in the use of medical equipment. Other Job-Related Information: Working Conditions: Climbing - Rarely Hearing: Conversation - Frequently Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently Kneeling - Rarely Lifting <10 Lbs. - Occasionally Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally Pulling - Occasionally Pushing - Occasionally Reaching - Occasionally Sitting - Occasionally Standing - Frequently Stooping - Occasionally Talking - Frequently Use of Hands - Frequently Color Vision - Frequently Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently Walking - Frequently TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: Serve: ALWAYS… • Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello" • Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist • Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas Excel: ALWAYS… • Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met • Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators) • Work on improving quality, safety, and service Respect: ALWAYS… • Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences. • Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role. • Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests. Value: ALWAYS… • Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating. • Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe. • Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste. Engage: ALWAYS… • Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions. • Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community