Medical Assistant Primary Care

Position: Medical Assistant (Full-time) - Primary Care

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Description

Meridian Healthcare is looking to hire an energetic, detail oriented full-time

Description

Meridian Healthcare is looking to hire an energetic, detail oriented full-time Medical Assistant to work in our primary care office in Youngstown, OH!

Benefits - Our company offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package including:

• 2 weeks of Vacation during first year of employment
• 3 weeks of Vacation per year after one year of employment
• 11 paid Holidays
• 12 paid Sick Days
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Additional optional benefits: short term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending account, etc.
• Pension Plan with employer match of 50% up to 5% of your salary
• Professional Licensure Reimbursement

Daily Expectations And Duties - Overview

• Assists the physician as needed, including rooming clients and documenting in electronic health record.
• Assists with on-site physicals, immunizations, drug screens, and additional testing when scheduled.
• Consults with the Physician, Nurses, and Medical Services Manager regarding judgments and effective decisions related to patient care.
• Performs special procedures such as electrocardiograms, TB skin testing, eye distance exams, vital signs, and audiograms.
• Performs urine pregnancy testing, urinalysis, urine drug screens, breathalyzers, and other tests as necessary and as directed by the physician or Medical Office Manager.
• Charts results of all testing, communications, medication, and all relevant information regarding patient care.
• Assists in creating and maintaining patient files, charts, and follow-ups on an ongoing basis.
• Places phone calls to convey physician information for referral, i.e., specialist, verbal orders for prescriptions, pre-authorizations, and related communications.

Qualifications

Medical Assistant education and/or experience required. Electronic Medical Records experience a plus. Physician's office experience preferred. Must have good communication skills and be able to multi-task.

About Meridian Health Care

Meridian Health Care is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), integrated behavioral and primary healthcare organization with 50 years of high-quality service delivery in the Mahoning Valley.

Our mission is to provide quality and affordable healthcare, including medical, mental health, and addiction services, to the community through recognition, prevention, consultation, communication, support, and treatment in a manner that is person-centered and respects the dignity of every person.

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Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent training
• Certification or Registration as a Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA) preferred
• CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
• Minimum of 1 year experience in an outpatient or community health setting preferred
• Familiarity with FQHC/FQHC-LAL setting and underserved populations is a plus

Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Health Care Provider
• Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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