Medical Assistant / Clinical Assistant
Southwoods Health is hiring a Medical Assistant / Clinical Assistant for a Primary Care Office in Niles, Ohio. This role provides critical clinical support, coordinates patient care, and manages administrative workflows to ensure an exceptional patient experience. We welcome candidates with diverse healthcare backgrounds and provide the training needed to transition into this role.
Essential Duties
- Clinical Support: Room patients, measure vital signs, record medications/allergies, and collect or process laboratory specimens.
- Patient Coordination: Schedule procedures and surgeries, coordinate with surgical vendors, and manage physician block times.
- Administrative Excellence: Manage electronic medical records (EMR), secure insurance authorizations, and resolve patient eligibility issues.
- Compliance & Safety: Maintain strict patient confidentiality and adhere to all OSHA and Joint Commission (TJC) standards.
Qualifications
- Experience: 1+ years of experience directly related to hands-on patient care.
- Backgrounds Welcomed: Prior experience as an STNA, CNA, Phlebotomist, or Pharmacy Technician is highly desirable.
- Education: Formal Medical Assistant schooling is a plus, but not required if equivalent clinical experience is met.
- Core Skills: Exceptional customer service, strong multitasking capabilities, and proficiency utilizing medical record databases.
Position Schedule
- Status: Full-Time
- Shift: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (No Fridays or weekends)
Why Southwoods?
At Southwoods Health, it’s not just about the treatment, but how you’re treated. Join one of the fastest-growing, locally owned healthcare systems in the region, where every staff member is treated like family.
Apply online at www.southwoodshealth.com.
