Full-Time
Medical Assistant / LPN
Medical Operations
Updated on 9/4/2026
Primary Health Solutions
51-200 employees
Non-profit FQHC delivering integrated primary care
Compensation Overview
$18.85 - $25.36/hr
Middletown, OH, USA
In Person
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- High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
- Medical Assistant registration or certification is required.
- CPR certification is required.
- Ability to gain knowledge of the current practice management system, electronic medical record, Microsoft Word, text paging, Internet, and Intranet.
- Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
- Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care.
- Skill in taking vital signs.
- Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly.
- Assist patients by answering routine questions, resolving minor difficulties, and giving directions as authorized by the Provider.
- Document patient communications and Provider-directed instructions in patient charts.
- Educate and support patients and families on community resources, self-management goals, and Provider-directed information.
- Schedule appointments as needed and directed by the Provider.
- Assist with routine office examinations and procedures, including injections, medications, vaccinations, and blood draws, as directed by the Provider.
- Document procedures, patient interactions, laboratory and diagnostic test results, and communicate results and orders to patients as directed by the Provider.
- Serve as a liaison to pharmacies regarding new and refill prescriptions and follow up with patients as needed.
- Prepare, clean, and sterilize equipment and examination rooms according to safety and clinical protocols.
- Dispose of infectious and hazardous waste according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines.
- Inventory and request supplies.
- Participate in quality-improvement activities, pre-visit planning and huddles, and patient and practice-level meetings.
- Facilitate care coordination following hospital or emergency-room utilization and specialty-provider follow-up.
- Ability to speak Spanish.
- Skill working with geriatric patients and patients in lower socioeconomic sectors of the community.
Primary Health Solutions is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center that delivers integrated primary care and related services to underserved populations in Southwest Ohio. It operates multiple health centers and school-based sites, offering primary medical care, dental, vision, behavioral health, chiropractic, women’s health, a pharmacy, WIC, and health insurance enrollment assistance, all on a sliding-fee scale. As a safety-net provider, it relies on grants and enhanced Medicare/Medicaid reimbursements to fund care and blends clinical services with community programs to improve access and affordability. Its goal is to expand access to high-quality, affordable primary care and improve health outcomes for residents in Butler County and surrounding areas.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Hamilton, Ohio
Founded
2006
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The Lindenwald center should add 3,000 patients and 20,000 annual encounters by completion.
- Oxford expansion gives PHS Medicaid dental dominance and first-mover telepharmacy advantage in Ohio.
- SCBH added over 300 employees and lifts combined revenue above $107 million annually.
What critics are saying
- HRSA grant dependence exposes PHS to 2026 award changes and reimbursement pressure.
- Integrating South Community Behavioral Health through 2027 risks culture clashes, billing disruption, and management distraction.
- Lindenwald’s $4.2 million payroll buildout requires sustained volume; underfill would strain liquidity.
What makes Primary Health Solutions unique
- PHS combines primary care, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, and WIC across Southwest Ohio.
- In 2026, PHS opened Ohio’s first telepharmacy in Oxford, tightening local access.
- Its July 2026 SCBH acquisition makes PHS a rare FQHC with behavioral health scale.
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Stephen Roller named finalist for 2026 C-Suite Awards. Primary Health Solutions is excited to announce that President & CEO, Stephen Roller, has been named a finalist for the 2026 C-Suite Awards presented by The Cincinnati Business Courier. This recognition celebrates Stephen's leadership, vision and ongoing commitment to expanding access to comprehensive, high-quality healthcare throughout the communities Primary Health Solutions serve. Under his leadership, PHS continues to grow innovative services and strengthen its ability to meet the evolving healthcare needs of patients and families. The C-Suite Awards recognize accomplished executives who demonstrate strong leadership, vision and a commitment to making a meaningful impact within their organizations and communities. Being named a finalist is a significant honor and reflects Stephen's dedication to both the patients Primary Health Solutions serve and the PHS mission. Primary Health Solutions is proud to celebrate Stephen for this well-deserved recognition and grateful for the leadership he provides each day. His vision and commitment continue to help PHS build innovative care where it matters most.
Primary Health Solutions celebrates healthcare milestones in Lindenwald and Oxford. Primary Health Solutions recently marked two significant milestones in its continued effort to expand access to affordable, comprehensive healthcare throughout Southwest Ohio - celebrating the expansion of its Oxford Health Center, including Ohio's first telepharmacy and expanded dental services as well as breaking ground on a new 30,000-square-foot health center in Hamilton's Lindenwald neighborhood. While the projects serve different communities and address different access challenges, they reflect the same commitment: bringing more healthcare services closer to where people live, work and raise their families. From addressing transportation barriers and healthcare disparities in Lindenwald to expanding access to pharmacy and dental care in Oxford, PHS is investing in innovative, integrated solutions designed to make healthcare more accessible, convenient and connected. The milestones, celebrated during National Health Center Week, highlight PHS's continued growth and its focus on Building Innovative Care Where It Matters Most. Together, the projects represent a significant investment in the health of local communities and demonstrate how PHS is working to remove barriers to care while creating new opportunities for patients, families and communities across Southwest Ohio. Building innovative care where it matters most means listening to its communities, removing barriers and creating new ways for people to access the care they need. Expanding care in Oxford. In Oxford, PHS is expanding the services available at its existing health center to make comprehensive care even more accessible to patients and families. The expansion includes Ohio's first telepharmacy, an innovative model that connects patients with licensed pharmacists through secure video consultations while prescriptions are filled and dispensed locally. By combining technology with personalized care, the telepharmacy expands access to pharmacy services and pharmacist expertise while maintaining the convenience of local prescription services. The model demonstrates how PHS is using innovation to connect patients with care and respond to the evolving needs of the communities it serves. PHS has also expanded dental services in Oxford, addressing a significant gap in access to oral healthcare for Medicaid patients. PHS is the only dental provider in the Oxford area accepting Medicaid, making the expansion especially meaningful for children, families and individuals who may otherwise face limited options for affordable dental care. Together with primary care and behavioral health services already available at the Oxford Health Center, the expanded dental and pharmacy services give patients greater access to the care they need in one convenient location - creating a more connected, patient-centered healthcare experience. Building a healthier future in Lindenwald. The new Lindenwald Health Center represents a transformative investment in one of Hamilton's highest-need neighborhoods. The 30,000-square-foot facility will bring primary care, behavioral health, dental services, Express Care and pharmacy services together under one roof, making it easier for patients to access coordinated, comprehensive care close to home. The project is designed to address significant healthcare and transportation barriers in the Lindenwald community, where nearly 47% of residents live below 200% of the federal poverty level and access to healthcare providers remains limited. By bringing multiple services to the neighborhood, the health center will help reduce barriers that can make receiving care more difficult for local families. Once completed, the health center is expected to serve more than 3,000 new patients annually and provide nearly 20,000 patient encounters each year. The project will also create 50 full-time jobs, representing an estimated $4.2 million annual investment in payroll and benefits and further strengthening the local community. "These milestones represent our commitment to finding new and innovative ways to make healthcare more accessible," said Stephen Roller, President & CEO of Primary Health Solutions. "Whether we're building a new health center in Lindenwald to address transportation and access barriers or expanding services in Oxford to bring telepharmacy and dental care closer to the community, we're focused on meeting patients where they are and ensuring they have access to the care they need." Together, the Lindenwald Health Center and Oxford Health Center expansion reflect Primary Health Solutions' continued commitment to investing in the communities it serves and finding new ways to make healthcare more accessible. From a new neighborhood health center designed to address transportation and access barriers to innovative services that expand pharmacy and dental care, PHS is creating more opportunities for individuals and families to receive comprehensive care closer to home. As Primary Health Solutions continues to grow throughout Southwest Ohio, these investments demonstrate the organization's ongoing commitment to integrated care, innovation and community partnerships that help make healthcare easier to access for everyone.