Medical Assistant (MA)- Family Practice- We have openings in Westerville, Columbus and Upper Arlington.
About The Position
Ohio State University Physicians is hiring Medical Assistants for family practice openings in Columbus-area locations. The organization has more than 100 outpatient centers and a team of more than 1,800 clinical, administrative, technical, financial, and leadership staff. Its culture is grounded in inclusion, empathy, sincerity, and determination, with a collaborative focus on serving patients and the community. Medical Assistants support direct patient care and perform routine specialized medical procedures according to established clinical protocols. They assist medical and nursing staff with patient examinations and treatment. The listed pay range is USD $18.20–$29.33 per hour. Certified Medical Assistants receive additional compensation for obtaining and maintaining certification; tuition reimbursement is available to help cover certification costs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Meet at least one of the following: hold a diploma from a Medical Assistant Program; have a minimum of one year of medical assisting experience; have Military Medic training; have EMT-P (Paramedic) training; or have the equivalent of one year of combined relevant medical assisting experience and education.
Nice To Haves
- Medical Assistant certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist with direct patient care and perform routine specialized medical procedures according to established clinical protocols.
- Assist medical and nursing staff in examining and treating patients.
- Room patients and measure and record vital signs, including height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
- Complete patient interviews and histories.
- Prepare patients for examinations, tests, and treatments, and explain procedures.
- Assist with procedures as ordered by a physician.
- Assist with examinations, treatments, and special tests as needed.
- Set up equipment and prepare medical treatment rooms for patients.
- Collect blood, urine, and sputum samples from patients and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Health reimbursement accounts and flexible spending accounts.
- Retirement benefits.
- Employee assistance program.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Wellness program.
- Tuition reimbursement to help cover certification costs.
- Additional compensation for Certified Medical Assistants who obtain and maintain certification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
