Medical Assistant at MRA in Columbus, OH

Job description

• CompDrug has an immediate opportunity for a patient centered Medical Assistant whose responsibilities include specimen collection, diagnostic testing, and patient assistance. This is a great opportunity to work as part of an interdisciplinary team with nurses, medical providers, and administrative staff.
• The successful candidate will bring strong communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively with others, and compassion. This position requires phlebotomy experience, solid computer skills along with flexibility. The core schedule for this position is 5:45 am – 1:15 pm Monday – Friday; 5:45 am – 9:30 am one – two Saturdays per month.
• This position is responsible for assisting Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, and Nurses in providing care to behavioral health and addiction patients under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates specimen collection (urine, saliva, blood, breathalyzer), including observed collections and reporting suspected tampering.
• Follows chain of custody and prepares specimens for processing.
• Provides clear instructions to patients for specimen collection.
• Delivers compassionate, trauma-informed care while maintaining professional boundaries in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment
• Performs medical procedures (e.g., phlebotomy, pregnancy tests, EKGs) within scope of practice.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms; collects vitals, history updates, and completes screenings.
• Maintains and restocks medical and toxicology supplies; monitors inventory and places orders as needed.
• Accurately updates patient records in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Assists with prior authorizations.
• Answers phones and provides administrative support to medical staff.
• Ensures a safe, secure, and compliant work environment.
• Protects patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Completes required training, maintains certifications, and pursues continuing education.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Participates in initial and periodic compliance processes.

Requirements

• Phlebotomy certification or prior experience and competence in phlebotomy
• Medical Assistant work experience or completion of medical assistant training program required.
• CPR certification required within 90 days of employment.
• Mental Health or addiction experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills combined with a high level of initiative.
• Solid computer skills, including experience with electronic health record and Microsoft office.
• Ability to bring empathy and compassion to a vulnerable population while maintaining boundaries.
• Vocational/technical school program completion preferred.

Skills

Required

• Phlebotomy
• Solid computer skills
• Microsoft Office
• High level of initiative
• Empathy and compassion
• Flexibility

Preferred

• Certified Medical Assistant
• Mental Health or addiction experience