Medical Assistant: Patient Care + Certification Perks

The Ohio State University Physicians, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Ohio State University Physicians, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support direct patient care at our Columbus, Ohio locations. You will assist medical and nursing staff, room patients, collect specimens, and help prepare treatment rooms in accordance with clinical protocol.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent plus related MA training or experience. Certification is preferred; tuition reimbursement is available for MA certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent along with at least one of the following:
• Diploma from a Medical Assistant Program, or 1 year of medical assisting experience, or Military Medic training, or EMT-P training.
• Certified MA preferred; tuition reimbursement program available for certification.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, measure and record vital signs (height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration).
• Complete patient interview and history.
• Prepare patients for examinations and explain procedures; assist with physician orders.
• Assist in examinations, carry out treatments and special tests as directed.
• Set up equipment and prepare treatment rooms for patients.
• Collect samples (blood, urine, sputum) and perform routine lab tests.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program diploma

1 year medical assisting experience

Military Medic training

EMT-P (Paramedic) training

Equivalent of 1 year combined relevant medical assisting experience and education

Job description

The Ohio State University Physicians, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support direct patient care at our Columbus, Ohio locations. You will assist medical and nursing staff, room patients, collect specimens, and help prepare treatment rooms in accordance with clinical protocol.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent plus related MA training or experience. Certification is preferred; tuition reimbursement is available for MA certification.