Medical Assistant - Huber Heights

About the role

At Hometown Urgent Care, we are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services with a focus on patient care and well-being. Our team is committed to delivering quality care in a supportive and dynamic environment that encourages professional growth and development. Join us in making a positive impact on healthcare delivery as we strive for excellence in patient service.

Responsibilities

• Take patient history and obtain vital signs
• Perform basic testing or screenings such as: vision, audio, urine drug screens, breath alcohol, EKGs, pulmonary function testing
• Perform necessary phlebotomy for collection of laboratory samples
• Accurately complete corresponding paperwork/computer work for lab tests ordered on blood, urine, tissue, and culture samples
• Perform subcutaneous, intradermal, and intramuscular injections and accurately complete paperwork according to policy for that procedure
• Perform point of care testing such as: strep, mono, glucose, influenza, urine pregnancy, urinalysis, blood glucose levels
• Dispense and document medications and other treatment modalities
• Ensure sterile technique, instrument cleaning and sterilization, proper use of the autoclave
• Schedule and coordinate necessary records for ancillary care for patients
• Assist providers with exams and testing (pelvic exams, eye irrigations and ear irrigations, I & D’s and splinting/ortho-glass preparation)
• Perform occupational medicine testing such as: urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, audiogram, and DOT physicals
• Maintain confidentiality with all patient information (HIPAA)
• Ensure equipment is in working order; report equipment malfunctions to manager
• Log laboratory procedures completed and process related paperwork using computer equipment as directed
• Responsible for patient callbacks, scheduling physician referrals, specialist referrals and pharmacy issues, and patient education
• Maintain examination rooms, sterilization of equipment and stock necessary medical supplies
• Perform duties to ensure good patient flow
• Registration duties: explain to patients accepted insurances and those out of network and knowledgeable of all pricing; properly collect and record payments; complete registration screen in a timely manner
• Travel to care centers within designated region
• Protect patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal information
• Clean and stock the site with other members of the team
• Train other team members
• Additional job responsibilities may be assigned

Requirements

• 1–2 years previous experience working in a physician practice or clinic setting is preferred
• Basic computer skills, including the use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Ability to function independently without close supervision, and to consistently exercise discretion and the highest level of good clinical and other professional judgment
• Ability to complete and maintain CPR certification

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance