Medical Assistant (CMA) - General Surgery

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

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Medical Assistant (CMA) for General Surgery in Upper Arlington. The role provides clinical and administrative support to physicians, nurses and other staff to ensure efficient patient flow and care.

Responsibilities include collecting specimens, preparing patients for exams, taking vitals, and documenting patient histories while maintaining a clean, organized exam area and patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High School graduate with completed Medical Assistant Training Program.
• Current Medical Assistant certification (CMA/NRCMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA) required.
• 1 year of relevant experience; 2–4 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians, nurse practitioners and clinical staff in patient care delivery.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens; maintain rooms and equipment.
• Document patient information, medical history and visit purpose; ensure patient experience.

Skills

Clinical support

Documentation

Patient interaction

Education

High School diploma

Medical Assistant Training Program

Tools

CMA, NRCMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA certification

Job description

## Medical Assistant (CMA) - General SurgeryApply: Outpatient Care/Ambulatory: Full time: Posted Today: R160033Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [e-mail]. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.**Current Employees and Students:**If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.* Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.## 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.***