Lead Medical Assistant (CMA) - Total Health and Wellness

The Ohio State University•Columbus, OH

17h•Onsite

About The Position

A Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the medical office or hospital. The role supports physicians, providers, nurses, and patients through tasks related to patient care management, documentation, and communication, with a focus on patient experience, quality, and efficiency. The Medical Assistant supports the patient care treatment process by assisting physicians, nurse practitioners, and other clinical staff in delivering patient care services. The position may perform multiple advanced clinical support tasks without supervision. Duties include collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, disposing of contaminated supplies, sterilizing medical instruments, arranging examination-room instruments and equipment, maintaining supplies and equipment, and keeping waiting and examination rooms neat and clean. The Medical Assistant also verifies patient information by interviewing patients, recording medical histories, and confirming the purpose of visits, and prepares patients for examinations by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summaries.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Training Program.
Medical Assistant certification through an approved credential, such as CMA, NRCMA, RMA, CCMA, or NCMA.
At least 4 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

6 or more years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and administrative support for the efficient operation of the medical office or hospital.
Support physicians, providers, nurses, and patients with patient care management, documentation, and communication.
Assist physicians, nurse practitioners, and other clinical staff in delivering patient care services.
Perform multiple advanced clinical support tasks without supervision when required.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
Dispose of contaminated supplies and sterilize medical instruments.
Arrange examination-room instruments and equipment; maintain supplies and equipment.
Keep waiting and examination rooms neat and clean.
Interview patients, record medical histories, and confirm the purpose of visits.
Prepare patients for examinations by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summaries.