Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Lab Support (Full-Time)

Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k)

Holiday pay

Floating holidays

Language differential program

Job summary

Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Central Ohio region—Athens Health Center and North Columbus Health Center—full-time. The role supports patients with clinical assistance, education, and administrative tasks to keep visits efficient.

The ideal candidate will have a CMA or advanced MA training, strong communication, and a commitment to reproductive healthcare. Union-backed, hourly, non-exempt, with a 37.5-hour work week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an advanced medical assistant training program or CMA credential.
• Excellent communication, customer service, problem-solving, judgment, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented healthcare environment.
• Ability to work some Saturdays.
• Strong commitment to high-quality healthcare and respectful, nonjudgmental patient service.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients, explain expectations during visits and communicate delays or next steps.
• Gather and document relevant medical and social history.
• Measure and document vital signs including height, weight, and blood pressure.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist clinicians during exams and procedures.
• Perform venipuncture and approved waived laboratory tests.
• Administer medications within training scope.
• Provide patient education about available services, contraceptive options, funding resources, and follow-up needs.
• Prepare examination rooms and maintain supplies, inventory, cleanliness, and safety.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Judgment

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Saturdays availability

Education

Advanced Medical Assistant training program

Certified Medical Assistant credential

Job description

Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Central Ohio region—Athens Health Center and North Columbus Health Center—full-time. The role supports patients with clinical assistance, education, and administrative tasks to keep visits efficient.

The ideal candidate will have a CMA or advanced MA training, strong communication, and a commitment to reproductive healthcare. Union-backed, hourly, non-exempt, with a 37.5-hour work week.