Medical Assistant

Ohio State University; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Medical Assistant at Wilce Student Health Center to be the first point of contact and support clinicians in a busy ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, preparing exam rooms, administering injections, and documenting in the EHR, while maintaining patient-centered care for OSU students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
• 1 year of relevant work experience preferred.
• BLS-HCW certification required before start date.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary contact within clinical services for students.
• Obtain patient reason for visit and vital signs.
• Assist providers with procedures and prepare exam rooms.
• Administer injections and carry out clinical orders.
• Document all information in the electronic health record.

Skills

Communication

Medical Terminology

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Medical Assistant## Department:Student Life | Student Health ServicesStudent 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** Required: 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: 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.For a complete application, submit both a cover letter and resume.Qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen and background check.Career Roadmap Designationhttps://hr.osu.edu/career-roadmap/ Function: Clinical SupportSub function: Medical AssistantCareer Level: T1 to T2Office 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:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**First Shift***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***