Medical Assistant
No salary listed
Mid
Cincinnati, OH, USA
In PersonOn-site role; travel to care centers within the designated region.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryClinical Support & Patient Administration
About the job
Requirements
- One to two years of previous experience working in a physician practice or clinic setting is preferred.
- Basic computer skills, including use of electronic medical records, are required.
- Ability to function independently without close supervision and consistently exercise discretion and sound clinical and professional judgment is required.
- Ability to complete and maintain CPR certification is required.
Responsibilities
- Take patient histories and obtain vital signs.
- Perform basic tests and screenings, including vision and audio screenings, urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, electrocardiograms, and pulmonary function testing.
- Perform phlebotomy to collect laboratory samples.
- Complete paperwork and computer work for laboratory tests ordered on blood, urine, tissue, and culture samples.
- Perform subcutaneous, intradermal, and intramuscular injections and complete required procedure paperwork according to policy.
- Perform point-of-care testing, including strep, mono, glucose, influenza, urine pregnancy, urinalysis, and blood glucose tests.
- Dispense and document medications and other treatment modalities.
- Maintain sterile technique, clean and sterilize instruments, and use the autoclave properly.
- Schedule and coordinate records for patients' ancillary care.
- Assist providers with examinations and testing, including pelvic exams, eye and ear irrigations, incision and drainage, and splinting or orthopedic-glass preparation.
- Perform occupational medicine testing, including urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, audiograms, and Department of Transportation physicals.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA and protect patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal information.
- Ensure equipment is in working order and report equipment malfunctions to the manager.
- Log laboratory procedures and process related paperwork using computer equipment as directed.
- Handle patient callbacks, schedule physician and specialist referrals, address pharmacy issues, and provide patient education.
- Maintain examination rooms, sterilize equipment, and stock necessary medical supplies.
- Perform duties that support good patient flow.
- Explain accepted and out-of-network insurance coverage and pricing to patients; collect and record payments and complete registration screens promptly.
- Travel to care centers within the designated region.
- Clean and stock the site with other team members.
- Train other team members.
- Perform additional job responsibilities as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- One to two years of previous experience working in a physician practice or clinic setting.
About the company
Hometown Urgent Care runs clinical trials to develop new medicines and improve health outcomes. It manages and conducts trials, including participant recruitment, visits, data collection, and analysis, with trial participants receiving medications and medical exams at no cost plus travel reimbursements and stipends. The company differentiates itself through a 16-year track record with over 5,000 patients, 17,000 visits, and extensive COVID-19 trial experience, providing sponsors and CROs with participant insights. Its goal is to efficiently run studies and provide reliable data that helps bring new medicines to market.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Hometown opened Springfield North on December 2, 2024, adding a 33rd clinic.
- The company still posts new local awards and expansions on its 2026 news page.
- Extended hours and Medicare Medicaid acceptance strengthen volume against emergency room and retail competitors.
What critics are saying
- WellNow runs 201 locations across seven states, crushing Hometown on scale and pricing.
- The 2023 FMLA lawsuit against Hometown Urgent Care of Michigan exposed employment risk.
- Ridgemont's buyout model demands rapid growth; stalled acquisitions would trap Hometown in a regional box.
What makes Hometown Urgent Care unique
- Ridgemont backed Hometown in June 2025, funding a Midwest clinic rollup strategy.
- Hometown operates 25 clinics across Ohio, Michigan, and Kentucky, with local community branding.
- It pairs urgent care with occupational health, appealing to employers and insured walk-ins.
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Benefits
- 401(k) Company Match
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement plan
- Flexible Work Hours