Medical Assistant – Float

Jobtailor; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Columbus, OH seeks a Medical Assistant to support direct patient care and routine procedures. You will assist physicians and nursing staff, prepare patients, collect specimens, and perform basic lab tests.

The role emphasizes accurate vital signs, patient interviews, and clear communication to explain procedures to patients. A formal Medical Assistant credential is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One of the following: Medical Assistant Program Diploma, or 1 year of medical assisting experience, or Military Medic training, or EMT-P training, or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistants receive additional compensation for certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care and perform routine specialized medical procedures according to established clinical protocols.
• Assist medical and nursing staff in examining and treating patients.
• Room patients and measure and record vital signs, including height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• Complete patient interviews and histories.
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests, and treatments and explain procedures.
• Assist with physician-ordered procedures, examinations, treatments, and special tests.
• Set up equipment and prepare medical treatment rooms.
• Collect blood, urine, and sputum samples.
• Perform routine laboratory tests on patient samples.

Skills

Vital signs

Specimen collection

Laboratory tests

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program Diploma

Job description

• Assist with direct patient care and perform routine specialized medical procedures according to established clinical protocols
• Assist medical and nursing staff in examining and treating patients
• Room patients and measure and record vital signs, including height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
• Complete patient interviews and histories
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests, and treatments and explain procedures
• Assist with physician-ordered procedures, examinations, treatments, and special tests
• Set up equipment and prepare medical treatment rooms
• Collect blood, urine, and sputum samples
• Perform routine laboratory tests on patient samples

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One of the following: diploma from a Medical Assistant Program; minimum of 1 year of medical assisting experience; Military Medic training; EMT-P (Paramedic) training; or equivalent of 1 year combined relevant medical assisting experience and education
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred
• Certified Medical Assistants receive additional compensation for obtaining and maintaining certification

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in direct patient care, including vital sign measurement, specimen collection, and routine laboratory tests. Possesses strong communication skills to assist in patient examinations and explain procedures effectively.