School Based Medical Assistant

The HealthCare Connection Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

403(b) Retirement Plan

10 Paid Holidays

Job summary

The HealthCare Connection, a community health center in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a School Based Medical Assistant to support providers and nurses in a school-based health center. You will prepare patients for exams, take vitals, assist with procedures, vaccinate, and keep accurate medical records.

This role offers a stable schedule with no weekends or evenings, allowing work–life balance while contributing to child and adolescent health in Northern Hamilton County.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant program completion with active CPR.
• Minimum one year of experience in community health or private practice.
• Experience with electronic health records preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with direct patient care, document vitals and concerns.
• Conduct screening/tests as requested.
• Draw blood and administer injections.
• Handle telephone inquiries and triage.
• Maintain equipment and supplies in exam rooms.
• Complete encounter forms and code when needed.
• Coordinate referrals for patients.
• Support providers to ensure excellent patient care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

CPR certification

Team collaboration

Confidential information handling

Education

Graduate of certified Medical Assistant program

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Career Opportunity: School Based Medical Assistant

Reports to: SBH Operations Manager

Organization: The HealthCare Connection (THCC)

Location: Cincinnati, OH (Northern Hamilton County)

About The HealthCare Connection

Founded in 1967, The HealthCare Connection was Ohio’s first Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Our mission is to provide quality and accessible primary healthcare services through community responsive approaches that address financial, geographic, and other barriers to care for residents of northern Hamilton County and surrounding areas. THCC is proudly recognized as a Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH), the highest level of recognition attainable for quality care.

We boast two primary care locations and 6 school-based health centers providing quality value-based care for over 20,000 patients. We provide services in Primary Care, Infectious Disease, Substance Use, Integrated Behavioral Health, Dental Services, Women’s Health, and Pharmacy.

• Health Insurance and Rewards Program
• Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 10 Paid Holidays

Position Summary

Are you a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant looking to make a difference in your community and be part of a great team? No weekends, no evenings, early Fridays! Join a growing team of professional and compassionate individuals looking to make a difference in the community.

We are seeking a School Based Medical Assistant to join our mission-driven team. In this role, you will support providers and nurses in delivering high-quality care to children and adolescents in a school-based health center. Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, administering vaccines, maintaining accurate medical records, and helping ensure smooth clinic operations.

This position offers the unique opportunity to impact student health and well-being, while enjoying a consistent work schedule that allows for work–life balance. If you are compassionate, detail-oriented, and passionate about serving your community.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting providers with direct patient care including: interviewing the patient and documenting vitals and medical concerns and conditions
• Conducting requested screening/tests
• Drawing blood and administering shots to patients
• Responding to telephone inquiries
• Maintaining equipment and supplies in exam rooms and office
• Completing encounter forms and code as necessary
• Conducting referrals for patients
• Performing other duties necessary to provide excellent patient care to the patients and to support our providers

Qualifications

• Graduate of a certified Medical Assistant program
• Active CPR certification
• Prefer at least one year of experience in community health nursing setting or private physician practice.
• Preferred experience working with electronic health records, or proven computer skills a must
• Excellent communication and customer service
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information and relate to persons from diverse educational, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds
• Experience working with persons of diverse educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds is a plus.

Medical Assistant Levels

This role is part of our Medical Assistant tier system, which includes:
Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), and Senior Medical Assistant levels. Placement is based on experience, certification, and qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Drug-Free Workplace

The HealthCare Connection is focused on creating a community that promotes dignity and respect for employees, patients and other community members. THCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, military status or other characteristics protected by law and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

THCC will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check and a drug screen.