Medical Assistant

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s Wilce Student Health Center invites applications for a Medical Assistant. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide primary and ambulatory care to OSU students, perform patient intake, vital signs, assist with procedures, prepare exam rooms, administer injections and document in the electronic health record.

Work hours are Monday‑Friday, 8am‑5pm. Requirements include a high school diploma or MA program, 1 year of experience, BLS-HCW certification prior to

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant school.
• 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must obtain BLS-HCW certification prior to start date.
• Previous front-line customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient reason for visit, vital signs and other clinical information.
• Assist providers with procedures and prepare exam rooms.
• Administer injections and carry out clinical orders.
• Document all information in the electronic health record.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Medical terminology

Customer service

EHR familiarity

BLS-HCW certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program certification/diploma

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Job description

Medical Assistant

Department: Student Life | Student Health Services

Student Health Services serves the health care needs of OSU students. The Medical Assistant (MA) works with a multi-disciplinary team of Healthcare Professionals to provide primary care and ambulatory care, in a clinical setting to students at The Ohio State University. The MA serves as one of the primary initial contacts within clinical services; by providing patient care, obtaining patient reason for visit, vital signs, and other clinical information; assists providers with procedures; prepare exam rooms, administers injections, cares out clinical orders and documents all information in the electronic health record.

Work hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Required Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent; graduate of an accredited medical assistant school; 1 year of relevant work experience; excellent verbal and written communication skills; knowledge of medical terminology; must obtain Basic Life Support- Health Care Worker (BLS-HCW) certification prior to start date; previous front-line customer service experience.

Desired Qualifications

2 to 4 years of relevant work experience; 1 year of work experience in an outpatient medical facility; Medical Assistant certification is with the approved certifications (i.e. CMA, NRCMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA): 6 months of electronic health information system training or experience; keyboarding training or experience.

Additional Information:

Targeted hiring range is: $16.65 to $21.77/hr. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen and background check.

Career Roadmap Designation

Function: Clinical Support

Sub function: Medical Assistant

Career Level: T1 to T2

Office of Student Life Mission Statement:
The Office of Student Life fosters students’ development, learning, well-being and sense of belonging; empowers students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals; and prepares students to be engaged in a global society.

Location:Wilce Student Health Center (0294)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:First ShiftFinal candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.