Medical Assistant - PRN
About the role
The On‑Site Clinical Assistant (OSC) is accountable to the Pod Manager and is responsible for daily clinical and administrative operations at a Hamilton Health Box location. The role includes interacting with patients for scheduling and follow‑up, delivering protocol‑driven care as ordered by the Provider, implementing preventative screening and health education initiatives, coordinating care with pharmacy services and referral networks, and communicating barriers to effective care. The OSC also builds and maintains relationships with staff, providers, patients, and the local community to project a positive image of Hamilton Health Box. Travel between local clinic locations may be required.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure employees receive appropriate care and programs.
- Formulate individualized programs based on health risk assessments, targeting high‑need departments and adjusting programs as needed.
- Assist with annual physicals and placement examinations, complete screenings, testing, and results reporting.
- Help schedule and complete follow‑up exams, return‑to‑work exams, and consultations.
- Coordinate client referrals to other providers and arrange or perform follow‑up evaluations with detailed documentation.
- Document all interactions in each employee’s medical record.
- Participate in formal classes for groups of employees.
- Coordinate health fairs and conduct training sessions for regulatory requirements.
- Collect and interpret data on one‑on‑ones and program offerings, ensuring timely and thorough documentation of utilization and evaluations.
- Provide one‑on‑one counseling/coaching with clients.
- Provide and interpret screening services, consulting clients on results and recommended actions.
- Consult with employees regarding health awareness, education, and care navigation.
- Consult with internal and external partners to provide care navigation and build teams and partnerships.
- Ensure a safe working environment by following regulatory agency and organizational policies and procedures.
- Perform other responsibilities within the job class as requested by the PA/Nurse/Medical Assistant.
- Use electronic medical records and other software solutions to register patients, document visits, and deliver health education.
- Follow tasks specified in the HHB OSC Training Manual.
- Travel between clinics as needed.
Skills and Qualifications
- Effective communication at all organizational levels.
- Professional, confidential, courteous, and timely business conduct.
- Knowledge of disease and lifestyle topics such as smoking cessation, weight management, nutrition, stress reduction, and chronic condition management.
- Optimistic, understanding, innovative, and conscientious attitude.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, employees, and the public.
Requirements
- State‑licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN).
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers (American Heart Association or Red Cross) required prior to onboarding.
- Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
- Work environment: clean, well‑lit, comfortable, low‑noise setting with high client flow and varied program needs.
Benefits
- Paid sick leave.
- On‑demand payments – access to earned wages prior to payday.
- Free unlimited continuing education (over 2,000 courses) through the company LMS, meeting multiple licensing board requirements.
- Advancement opportunities within medical specialties and primary care.
- Mileage reimbursement for travel between clinics.
Pay
Hourly rate: $30 per hour.
Schedule
PRN (as needed) position, weekdays only – no weekends.