Medical Assistant-CO-Primary Care Powell

Ohio State University Physicians•Powell, OH

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, prepares patients and treatment rooms, collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests, and helps manage patient information and communications.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one of the following: a diploma from a Medical Assistant Program; at least one year of medical assisting experience; Military Medic training; EMT-P (Paramedic) training; or the equivalent of one year of combined relevant medical assisting experience and education.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant certification. Certified Medical Assistants receive additional compensation for obtaining and maintaining certification.

Responsibilities

Assist medical and/or 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; may assist with examinations, treatments, and special tests.
Set up equipment and prepare medical treatment rooms for patients.
Collect patient samples such as blood, urine, and sputum, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
Manage and organize the medical office inbox to support timely, accurate communication with patients, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders.
Receive incoming patient information and gather necessary data for healthcare providers.