Medical Assistant

Position Introduction
The Medical Assistant is responsible for educating people about health issues, improving community health and safety and increasing access to care. The medical assistant will assist in program planning to alleviate or eliminate health disparities in the community and assist in emergency preparedness procedures and disaster relief efforts. The medical assistant position is funded through the Board of Health and may be supported by other grants within Tuscarawas County Public Health.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certification from the State of Ohio for medical assisting
• Prior public health experience preferred
• Must possess a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator’s license and remain insurable in accordance with the district’s vehicle insurance policy.
• Must sign and abide by the agency’s nicotine free hiring policy.
• Must successfully pass drug screen and background check.

Professional Attitudes:
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Willingness to expand one’s knowledge base and inspire others to do the same
• Willingness to participate in performance management, quality improvement, workforce development, and strategic planning efforts
• Willingness to participate in and/or lead agency-wide initiatives, including but not limited to the pursuit of national accreditation and participation in times of public health emergencies
• Willingness to assist clients independent of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and/or socioeconomic status

Essential Duties

• Provides direct care as ordered by the clinicians under general supervision
• Identifies program objectives and formulates plans for service delivery
• Develops and administers treatment plans based on client needs
• Disseminates education materials to program participants
• Refers clients to other public health agencies, social service programs, or medical specialists as needed
• Documents the delivery of services in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Delivers various complex public health services as part of the immunization program
• Interviews and assesses clients to determine treatment needs
• Reviews medical history to ensure proper service delivery
• Disseminates educational material concerning treatments
• Computes proper documentation detailing service delivery in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Continually reviews program operations and develops or revises new and existing service protocols as needed.
• Monitors vaccine stock and clinical materials inventory
• Tracks usage and orders supplies as needed
• Receives inventory shipments and updates records to reflect receipt of items
• Operates and maintains health care equipment
• May be required to assist service coordinators with day-to-day operations
• Delivers various in-house laboratory services
• Ensures that laboratory equipment is operating and kept in good condition
• Assists with prior authorizations, patient RX refill requests and referrals
• Greets and directs clients to appropriate offices in the agency
• Performs monthly inventory of supplies and prepares reports of item usage in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars to stay current on public health issues and promote community awareness
• Represents agency at various official meetings, public gatherings, etc.
• Provides information to the public and speaks on various public health topics (e.g., CMH, immunization, communicable disease, etc.).
• Assists in writing, directing and executing grant requirements.
• Maintains required licensure and certification.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
• Regular, punctual attendance
• Performs additional duties as directed.

​Days/hours work: Monday and Wednesday 8-4pm; Tuesday 8-7pm; Thursday 8-6pm
Starting Rate: $18.28 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.28 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Ob/Gyn
• Primary Care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18