Medical Assistant

mra; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CompDrug is seeking a patient-centered Medical Assistant in Columbus, OH to support doctors, nurses, and administrative staff. The role requires phlebotomy experience and strong computer skills, with a core schedule of 5:45 am – 1:15 pm, Monday–Friday, plus occasional Saturday mornings.

You will collect specimens, perform basic procedures, document in the EHR, and assist with prior authorizations, taking a compassionate, trauma-informed approach within a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• CPR certification within 90 days of employment.
• Phlebotomy certification or prior experience in phlebotomy.
• Medical Assistant work experience or completion of medical assistant training program.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Excellent communication

Computer skills

HIPAA awareness

Empathy and boundaries

Education

Medical assistant training program

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

CompDrug Medical Assistant Columbus, OH

CompDrug has an immediate opportunity for a patient centered Medical Assistant whose responsibilities include specimen collection, diagnostictesting,and patientassistance.This isa great opportunityto workas part of an interdisciplinary team with nurses, medical providers, and administrative staff. The successful candidate will bringstrong communicationskills, 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.

Position Overview

This positionis responsible forassistingDoctors, Nurse Practitioners, and Nurses in providing care to behavioral health andaddictionpatients under general supervision.

Duties

• Facilitates specimen collection (urine, saliva, blood, breathalyzer), including observed collections and reporting suspected tampering.
• Followschainof custody and prepares specimens for processing.
• Provides clear instructions to patients for specimen collection.
• Delivers compassionate, trauma-informed care whilemaintainingprofessional boundariesin a fast-paced, highly regulated environment
• Performsmedicalprocedures (e.g., phlebotomy, pregnancy tests, EKGs) withinscopeof 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)
• Assistswithprior authorizations.
• Answers phones and provides administrative support to medical staff.
• Ensures a safe, secure, and compliant work environment.
• Protects patient privacyin accordance withHIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Completes required training,maintainscertifications, and pursues continuing education.
• Regular andtimelyattendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Participates ininitialandperiodiccomplianceprocesses.

Work Experience

Requirements

• Certified Medical Assistant preferred
• Phlebotomycertification orpriorexperience andcompetence inphlebotomy
• Medical Assistant work experience or completion of medical assistant training programrequired.
• CPR certificationrequiredwithin90 daysof employment.
• Mental Health or addiction experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills combined witha high levelof initiative.
• Solid computer skills, including experience with electronic health record and Microsoft office.
• Ability to bring empathy and compassion to a vulnerable population whilemaintainingboundaries.

Education

Vocational/technical schoolprogramcompletionpreferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Must be able to meet the following physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation: 1) Sit, walk, stand, use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment; 2) Reach with hands and arms; 3) Talk and hear; 4) See and be able to read,andwrite; 5) Occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Work is performed in person in an outpatient clinic setting. Role may occasionally require walking across a busy street to other campus buildings.

About CompDrug

For over 50 years, CompDrug has been a leader in addressing substance use and behavioral health disorders across Ohio. Our mission is to develop, promote, and provide research-based prevention, treatment, recovery, and wellness services that strengthen individuals, families, and communities.

As one of the largest opioidtreatment providers in the state, CompDrug specializes in treating opioid usedisorderthrough all FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), comprehensive counseling,and wrap-around supports. Our continuum of care includes outpatient counseling, intensive outpatient programming(IOP),partial hospitalization(PHP),psychiatric services, case management, and peer recovery support.

CompDrug offers a wide range of prevention, intervention, and community-based services for both youth and adults. These include evidence-based prevention programs, harmreductioninitiatives, overdose prevention, and targeted outreach through our Community Health team. Our Youth Prevention program focuses on building resilience, leadership, and life skills to reduce the risk of substance use.

CompDrug addresses critical social determinants of health by providing support with basic needs such as transportation, food access, and housing stability, as well as specialized programming for pregnant individuals and families. Our Linkage to Care initiatives connect individuals in high-need communities to treatment and recovery resources, helping reduce barriers and improve long-term outcomes.

Our services reach thousands of individuals each year and are instrumental in saving livesand supporting long-term recovery. CompDrug is committed to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement,maintainingthe highest level of nationalaccreditationthrough CARF across all programs.

We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace where employees are valued and supported in their professional growth. CompDrug offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage,paidtime off, retirement plans, student loan repaymentoptions, and ongoing training and development opportunities.

CompDrug is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are adrug freeworkplace.