Medical Assistant Certified - OBGYN

The Ohio State University

6d • Onsite

About The Position

A Medical Assistant is responsible for providing clinical and administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the medical office or hospital. This position will support physicians, providers, nurses and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, documentation, and communication with a focus on patient experience, quality, and efficiency. The Medical Assistant will support the patient care treatment process by assisting the physicians, nurse practitioners and other clinical staff in the appropriate delivery of patient care services. The Medical Assistant may be expected to perform multiple advanced clinical support tasks without supervision. Medical Assistants collect and prepare laboratory specimens, dispose of contaminated supplies, and sterilize medical instruments. This position will arrange examining-room instruments and equipment, maintain supplies and equipment, and keep waiting and examining rooms neat and clean. The Medical Assistant verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit. This position prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.

Requirements

• High School graduate and successful completion of a Medical Assistant Training Program.
• Medical Assistant certification is required with the approved certifications (i.e. CMA, NRCMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA).
• 1 year of relevant experience required.

Nice To Haves

• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative support
• Support physicians, providers, nurses and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, documentation, and communication
• Assist the physicians, nurse practitioners and other clinical staff in the appropriate delivery of patient care services
• Perform multiple advanced clinical support tasks without supervision
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
• Dispose of contaminated supplies
• Sterilize medical instruments
• Arrange examining-room instruments and equipment
• Maintain supplies and equipment
• Keep waiting and examining rooms neat and clean
• Verify patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit
• Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees