Medical Assistant – Certification Support & Benefits

Ohio-State-University-Physicians-1; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Paid time off

Holidays

Wellness program

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ohio State University Physicians is seeking a Medical Assistant to support direct patient care in outpatient settings. The role includes rooming patients, taking vital signs, interviewing patients, preparing for examinations, and assisting clinicians with procedures and tests.

The Medical Assistant will also set up treatment rooms, collect specimens, and perform routine lab tasks in accordance with clinical protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with at least one of the following.
• 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 and measure vital signs (height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration).
• Complete patient interview and history.
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests and treatments and explain procedures; assist with procedures as ordered by physician.
• May assist in examinations, carry out treatments and special tests.
• Set up equipment and prepare treatment rooms for patients.
• Collect samples (blood, urine, sputum) and perform routine laboratory tests.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ohio State University Physicians is seeking a Medical Assistant to support direct patient care in outpatient settings. The role includes rooming patients, taking vital signs, interviewing patients, preparing for examinations, and assisting clinicians with procedures and tests.

The Medical Assistant will also set up treatment rooms, collect specimens, and perform routine lab tasks in accordance with clinical protocols.