Medical Assistant — Certification Bonus & Tuition Support

The Ohio State University Physicians, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health reimbursement accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

The Ohio State University Physicians, Inc. (OSUP) seeks a Medical Assistant to support direct patient care across outpatient settings. This role involves rooming patients, taking vital signs, interviewing patients, preparing exams and assisting with procedures according to clinical protocols.

Responsibilities include collecting specimens, preparing treatment rooms, and performing routine lab tests. Certification in MA improves compensation; tuition reimbursement may aid certification efforts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent along with at least one of the following:
• A diploma from a Medical Assistant Program OR
• Minimum of 1 year of medical assisting experience OR
• Military Medic training OR
• EMT-P (Paramedic) training OR
• Equivalent of 1 year combined relevant medical assisting experience and education

Responsibilities

• Room patients, measure and record vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
• Complete patient interview and history.
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests and treatments and explain procedures. Assists with procedures as ordered by physician.
• May assist in examinations, carry out treatments and special tests.
• Set up equipment and prepare medical treatment rooms for patients.
• Collect samples such as blood, urine and sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.

Skills

Medical Assistant Certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program Diploma

1 year medical assisting experience

Military Medic training

EMT-P training

1 year combined relevant experience and education

Job description

The Ohio State University Physicians, Inc. (OSUP) seeks a Medical Assistant to support direct patient care across outpatient settings. This role involves rooming patients, taking vital signs, interviewing patients, preparing exams and assisting with procedures according to clinical protocols.

Responsibilities include collecting specimens, preparing treatment rooms, and performing routine lab tests. Certification in MA improves compensation; tuition reimbursement may aid certification efforts.