Part-Time Medical Assistant: Patient-Focused Care & Vaccines

Central Ohio Primary Care; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-Time/Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Central Ohio Primary Care in Westerville, OH is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide administrative and clinical support, delivering patient-focused care two days a week with flexible Friday hours. The role includes vaccines, vital signs, specimen collection, and EHR documentation.

The ideal candidate will have a Medical Assistant program graduate credential and a high school diploma, with MA certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program required.
• MA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the clinical care team to deliver the best care for our patients.
• Foster direct communication between the care team, patient/caregiver and providers to optimize outcomes.
• Collaborate with other care team members to address gaps in care (chart prep).
• Promote and facilitate improved clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction, as well as efficient use of resources.
• Act as a patient advocate to ensure highest quality of care for our patients.
• Set-up medical equipment and perform related tests as applicable, administer injections, and perform routine specimen collection and point of care tests.
• Responsible for vaccine administration as directed.
• Interview patients regarding medical concerns and obtain medical history.
• Measure and record vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, height and weight in patients' EHR.
• Responsible for blood draws and specimen processing.
• Assist in performing routine medical procedures as requested.
• Prepare patients and treatment rooms for exams. Drape patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.
• Review physician orders and lab requests and follows up as needed. Call in prescriptions/order refills as approved and directed.
• Communicate test results to patients as directed.
• Assist in patient education with related educational tools, periodicals, flyers, and handouts.
• Assist with applicable forms and patient paperwork (not limited to processing of referrals, prior authorizations or pre-certifications, etc.).
• Respond to patient phone calls, as appropriate.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area. Maintain patient confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA regulation.
• Attend meetings and participate in classroom activities as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs measurement

EHR documentation

Patient communication

Injections administration

Specimen collection

Vaccine administration

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a Medical Assistant program

Medical Assistant certification (preferred)

Job description

Central Ohio Primary Care in Westerville, OH is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide administrative and clinical support, delivering patient-focused care two days a week with flexible Friday hours. The role includes vaccines, vital signs, specimen collection, and EHR documentation.

The ideal candidate will have a Medical Assistant program graduate credential and a high school diploma, with MA certification preferred.