Medical Assistant (MA) - Neuro Multi Specialty

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s Brain and Spine department seeks a Medical Assistant (MA) to support physicians, nurses, and clinicians at the 12 BSH Neuro Multi Specialty Clinic in Columbus. The MA will perform clinical tasks, assist with examinations, and help ensure efficient patient care and documentation.

The role requires completing a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience; duties include specimen handling, vital signs, room preparation, and adherence to safety and quality

Qualifications

• The applicant must complete a Medical Assistant program or have 1 year MA experience or military medic training or EMT-Paramedic training or 1–2 years of relevant experience combined.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians, nurse practitioners and other clinical staff in delivery of patient care services.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens; dispose of contaminated supplies; sterilize instruments.
• Arrange examining-room instruments and equipment; maintain supplies and equipment; keep rooms neat.
• Verify patient information by interviewing patients and recording medical history.
• Prepare patients for examination by taking blood pressure, weight and temperature and reporting history.

Skills

Interviewing patients

Vital signs

Documentation

Sterilization

Specimen handling

Clinical support

Education

Medical Assistant program

1 year MA experience

Military medic training

EMT-Paramedic training

Job description

Job Title:Medical Assistant (MA) - Neuro Multi Specialty

Department:Brain and Spine | 12 BSH Neuro Multi Specialty Clinic

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 patients; 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 Required Qualifications

• The completion of a Medical Assistant Program OR
• A minimum of 1 year as a Medical Assistant OR
• Military Medic Training OR
• EMT-Paramedic Training
• 1-2 years of relevant experience combined

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

Location:University Hospital - Pavilion (0372)

Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift: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.