Clerical Medical Assistant I
The Galion City Board of Health is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Clerical Medical Assistant to support our administrative and medical staff. This is a temporary part-time position for 8-16 hours per two weeks’ pay period (grant-funded) with a possibility of extension beyond November 2027. Priority being Fridays 8am – Noon.
Position Summary:
Front office support duties include, but are not limited to:
- Provide support to administrative and medical staff, which may include greeting and welcoming patients and customers, scheduling appointments, patient check in/out and verifying medical insurance, providing excellent customer service both in-person and over the phone.
- Answering and directing phone calls, manage phone messages and other general information.
- Collecting payments (patients, business license holders, vital statistics services, insurance payments), while maintaining accurate bookkeeping records.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records in the electronic medical records system (CureMD)
- Maintain patient confidentiality, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory requirements
- Involved in the occasional outreach event
- Routine cleaning / front office maintenance
- Responsible for the registration, maintenance, and issuance of birth and death records; responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations under the Ohio Department of Vital Statistics program relating to all birth and death records, under the supervision of the Registrar.
Qualifications:
- Completion of high school education or equivalent
- Two years of general clerical experience (EMR experience a plus); Knowledge of office machines (phone system, fax, copier, etc) and office practices
- Training or experience in basic bookkeeping
- A valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator’s license
- Computer proficient (email, internet, MS Office Suite)
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to lift to 10 lbs. and occasional lifting of materials up to 50 lbs.
Pay & Benefits:
- Salary Range for this position is $15-$19/hour, commensurate with experience
- PERS Retirement
- Sick Leave
- Personal Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Deferred Compensation available
- Paid Training
Interested parties may send a resume to:
Mail:
Galion City Health Department
Andrea Cinadr, Health Commissioner
113 Harding Way East
Galion, Ohio 44833
Email: andrea.cinadr@galionhealth.org
Application deadline is October 6, 2026 or until filled.
The Galion City Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F