Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Vital Signs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Ohio State University Physicians, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support direct patient care in a fast-paced outpatient setting in Columbus, OH. You will assist physicians and nursing staff, room patients, record vital signs, and prepare rooms and equipment for examinations and procedures.

This role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to clinical protocols, and ongoing opportunities for professional growth within OSUP’s comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent along with at least one of the following: diploma from a Medical Assistant Program OR
• Minimum of 1 year of medical assisting experience OR
• Military Medic training OR
• EMT-P (Paramedic) training OR
• Equivalent of 1 year combined relevant medical assisting experience and education

Responsibilities

• Room patients, measure and record vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
• Complete patient interview and history.
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests and treatments and explain procedures. Assists 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 such as blood, urine and sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.

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 in a fast-paced outpatient setting in Columbus, OH. You will assist physicians and nursing staff, room patients, record vital signs, and prepare rooms and equipment for examinations and procedures.

This role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to clinical protocols, and ongoing opportunities for professional growth within OSUP’s comprehensive benefits program.