Medical Assistant - Urgent Care/ Occupational Health

Are all hospitals the same? Not on your life. Hospitals are as different as the people who work in them. At Madison Health, our staff members know that kindness and compassion have a healing power all their own. They recognize that they each play a special role in creating a caring environment for our patients.

We are always looking for caring healthcare professionals to join our family of caregivers. Our associates are empowered to help improve the lives of others and the quality of care our patients receive.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition/Professional Development reimbursement
• Hospital paid life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement savings account with employer match
• Employee wellness program

Why London, Ohio? London is a growing community just 25 minutes west of Columbus, OH. London offers a small town feel while still being close to metropolitan areas where you have easy access to a blend of entertainment and cultural experiences.

About the Position

As a Medical Assistant in the Urgent Care/ Occupational Health Department at Madison Health, you will be responsible for supporting the patient care treatment process by assisting the physician and other clinical staff in the appropriate delivery of patient care services. Ensures that patients are properly received and the necessary business and record keeping functions are completed prior to the patient receiving medical services.

Key job qualities/duties

• Assists physician, nurse practitioner or other clinical staff in preparation of patients for examination/procedure.
• Collect initial patient data including: verify patient name and DOB, vital signs, height and weight, chief complaint for visit, review allergies, over-the-counter medications, self-management goals, and preventative health information (i.e. vaccinations).
• Performs in-house laboratory tests as ordered by physicians and nurse practitioners. Perform venipuncture and drawing blood/serum specimens.
• Assists physician or other clinical staff in direct patient care procedures such as colposcopy, skin biopsies, lesion removal, suture removal, dressing changes, incision and drainage, and laceration repair. Performs electrocardiograms, pulse oximetry and spirometry. Administers breathing treatments. Performs ear irrigations and eye washes. Gives patient injections.