Medical Assistant - MA
Float Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: Flexible (8 hour and 12 hour shifts) No Weekends
Work Location: Old West End Community Health Center 2244 Collingwood Blvd. Toledo, Ohio 43620
MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL TO OUR HEALTH CENTERS IN BRYAN, DEFIANCE, AND TIFFIN
About Us
Health Partners of Western Ohio is an independent non-profit and community-directed organization. We serve low-income areas and places without access to care. We are led by a volunteer Board of Directors. Most of our board members are also patients. Our Mission is to eliminate gaps in health outcomes for all members of our community by providing access to quality, affordable preventive and primary health care.
Join Our Team
We are currently seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will provide direct patient care support and perform a variety of clinical and administrative tasks to ensure the highest quality of care and patient satisfaction.
As a Medical Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting our providers and delivering excellent care through hands-on clinical tasks, patient education, and teamwork. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting, value continuous learning, and enjoy working with a diverse population, we would love to hear from you.
Full-time position Supportive team environment Opportunities for professional growth Make a lasting impact every day
Apply now to join a healthcare team that truly cares - for patients and for each other.
Compensation and Benefits Offered
Starting pay: $18.00 an hour - goes up based on experience Paid Time Off (PTO) - Accrued per pay Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Paid Holidays - 7 paid holidays 403b Retirement with up to 8 match starts at 3 and increases with time of service at HPWO Annual Reviews and Increases Mileage Reimbursement - Work-related travel Employee Assistance Program Referral Bonus - Earn more by expanding our team
Training Opportunities
Eligible to apply for the Emerging Leaders Program after 1 year of service
Qualifications
HS Diploma or GED required Skills: Abilities: Ability to travel to different locations as needed At least 1 year of directly related experience preferred CPR - BLS basic life support Ability to work as a team member Computer experience is desirable Ability to work with a culturally diverse group of people Must be willing to work flexible hours as required by position
Essential Functions and Basic Duties
• Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks • Assists in obtaining patient histories • Takes vital signs • Prepares charts • Assists with medical examinations • Performs routine specialized procedures such as HIV screenings, fluoride varnish application, and sterile dressing changes under established protocols • Completes patient health screenings including hearing, vision, and all CLIA waived testing • Administers injections after appropriate training • Administers immunizations and medications that are not controlled substances • Maintains stock of medical supplies as necessary • Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established parameters • Schedules and monitors patient appointments • May coordinate routine office activities and administrative functions in support of unit activities • Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods • May recruit patients for studies and may participate in outreach clinical activities as required • Performs patient education and discharge instructions • Completes referrals and schedules tests for patients • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Work Environment
Work is primarily sedentary, demanding sitting, walking, lifting, and bending. Those physical movements and the degree of mobility, manual dexterity, and hand-eye coordination commonly associated with duties in an office setting will be performed repetitively. This also includes bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, pulling, pushing, and walking. The ability to distinguish letters and symbols and utilize telephones, computer terminals, fax machines, and copiers is required. The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Working under stressful conditions as well as irregular hours may be required.