Medical Assistant (CMA) - General Surgery

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

Job summary

The Ohio State University invites applications for a Medical Assistant (CMA) in General Surgery at Upper Arlington. The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to ensure efficient operation, assists physicians, nurses and patients, and focuses on patient experience, quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities include collecting and preparing lab specimens, preparing patients for examination, taking vitals, recording medical history, and assisting with room setup.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the medical office or hospital.
• Assist physicians, nurses and patients across patient care management, documentation and communication.
• Perform laboratory specimen collection, prep, and basic examination prep including vitals.

Education

High School diploma

Medical Assistant Training Program

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

Job description

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Job Title:

Medical Assistant (CMA) - General Surgery

Department:

Ambulatory Services | General Surgery at Upper Arlington

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.

Additional Information:

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

Location:

Outpatient Care Upper Arlington (1005)

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.

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