Medical Assistant - Part-Time - Free Health Center

At the Good Samaritan Free Health Center, you'll be part of a mission-driven team transforming the lives of uninsured adults by providing access to high-quality, comprehensive healthcare. As Ohio's largest urban free health center and the only one in Southwest Ohio open six days a week, we offer a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community. Our collaborative model brings together dedicated professionals and volunteers to deliver primary care, dental, behavioral health, nutrition counseling, and more under one roof. Here, your work directly supports underserved populations while contributing to an innovative care model that is both rare and nationally recognized.

Location: Good Samaritan Free Health Center, 3727 St. Lawrence Ave., Cincinnati OH 

Schedule: Part-time, 20-working hours weekly including weekend scheduling. 

Benefits: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits *Please note: OPTIONAL positions are not eligible for TriHealth benefits* 

We offer competitive shift differentials where applicable, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Job Overview:
This position assists the physician in examination and treatment of patients, performing miscellaneous delegated duties under the direction of physician. This position also interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information on patients' charts, and prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. The position will be cross-trained to perform duties to enhance efficiency and continuity of delivery of patient care; work cooperatively within the team concept demonstrating flexibility, motivation and commitment to quality patient care. This position’s tasks include patient related duties, medical record maintenance/documentation, and safety/environmental duties.
Job Requirements:
Graduate of an approved technical, professional ,or vocational program
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), through AMT, NCCT, or NHA, or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by AAMA, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Current and active RN or LPN licensure also acceptable
EKG
Injections
Venipuncture
Performance of common lab tests according to establish CLIA guidelines and TriHealth policy
Up to 1 year experience medical/physician office setting

*Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred; ability to communicate clearly with Spanish-speaking patients and families
Job Responsibilities:
Exhibits professional image and behavior toward patients, visitors, physicians and employees and creates a positive impression consistent with professional etiquette.
Demonstrates flexibility and/or initiative in seeking or accepting additional assignments.
Exhibits dependability in areas such as attendance, punctuality and the timely performance of duties.
Demonstrates proficiency in assisting with medical procedures on adults and children.
Maintains the safety and cleanliness of the treatment area.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of clean and sterile procedures in the use of medical equipment.
Other Job-Related Information:
Working Conditions:
Climbing - Rarely
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Kneeling - Rarely
Lifting <10 Lbs. - Occasionally
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Occasionally
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Frequently
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking - Frequently
Use of Hands - Frequently
Color Vision - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Frequently
TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:
Serve: ALWAYS…
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS…
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service
Respect: ALWAYS…
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS…
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS…
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community