Medical Assistant (CMA) - General Surgery

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Upper Arlington (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support, assisting physicians and nurses in the delivery of patient care. The role includes collecting specimens, sterilizing instruments, and preparing patients for examinations while maintaining a clean, organized environment.

Responsibilities also include verifying patient information, recording medical history, and taking vitals.

Qualifications

• High School graduate and successful completion of a Medical Assistant Training Program.
• Certification is required with approved certifications (e.g. CMA, NRCMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA).
• 1 year of relevant experience required; 2-4 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians, nurse practitioners and other clinical staff in delivery of patient care services.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens; sterilize medical instruments.
• Arrange examining room instruments, maintain supplies and equipment; keep rooms neat and clean.
• Verify patient information by interviewing patients and recording medical history.
• Prepare patients for examination by taking vitals and reporting history.
• Document patient history and visit purpose; support accurate patient records.
• Support communication with patients and staff to improve patient experience and efficiency.

Skills

Clinical support

Administrative support

Patient communication

Education

High School diploma

Medical Assistant Training Program

Certification (CMA, NRCMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA)

Job description

Scope of Position

A Medical Assistant is responsible for providing clinical and administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the medical office or hospital. This position will support physicians, providers, nurses and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, documentation, and communication with a focus on patient experience, quality, and efficiency.

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant will support the patient care treatment process by assisting the physicians, nurse practitioners and other clinical staff in the appropriate delivery of patient care services. The Medical Assistant may be expected to perform multiple advanced clinical support tasks without supervision.

Medical Assistants collect and prepare laboratory specimens, dispose of contaminated supplies, and sterilize medical instruments. This position will arrange examining-room instruments and equipment, maintain supplies and equipment, and keep waiting and examining rooms neat and clean. The Medical Assistant verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit. This position prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.

Minimum Education/Experience

• High School graduate and successful completion of a Medical Assistant Training Program.
• Medical Assistant certification is required with the approved certifications (i.e. CMA, NRCMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA).
• 1 year of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

The university will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

Final 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.