Medical Assistant

Work Location: KentonCommunity Health Center 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’re 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’ll 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’ll 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’d love to hear from you. Supportive team environment Opportunities for professional growth Make a lasting impact every day 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 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, and 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Health Partners of Western Ohio