Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Certification Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement

Paid time off

Holidays

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ohio State University Physicians is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our outpatient team in Columbus, OH. The role supports direct patient care, prepares patients for exams, and assists physicians with procedures, while upholding our collaborative culture and patient-centered care philosophy.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vital signs, collecting specimens, and performing routine tests under clinical protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required with at least one of the following: Medical Assistant Program diploma, 1 year of medical assisting experience, Military Medic training, EMT-P training, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Preference: Medical Assistant Certification.
• Certification holders may receive additional compensation and tuition reimbursement is available for certification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program diploma

1 year medical assisting experience

Military Medic training

EMT-P training

Equivalent of 1 year combined relevant medical assisting experience and education

Job description

Ohio State University Physicians is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our outpatient team in Columbus, OH. The role supports direct patient care, prepares patients for exams, and assists physicians with procedures, while upholding our collaborative culture and patient-centered care philosophy.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vital signs, collecting specimens, and performing routine tests under clinical protocols.