Medical Assistant (MA) - Neurology - Gahanna
Ohio State University Physicians•Gahanna, OH
•$18 - $29
About The Position
The Medical Assistant assists with direct patient care and performs routine specialized medical procedures according to established clinical protocols. The role supports medical and nursing staff in examining and treating patients. Duties include rooming patients, recording vital signs, completing patient interviews and histories, preparing patients for examinations and explaining procedures, assisting with physician-ordered procedures, setting up equipment and treatment rooms, collecting patient samples, and performing routine laboratory tests.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one of the following: a diploma from a Medical Assistant Program; a minimum of 1 year of medical assisting experience; Military Medic training; EMT-P (Paramedic) training; or the equivalent of 1 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, carry out treatments, and perform 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 insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health reimbursement accounts
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Wellness program
- Tuition reimbursement for 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
