Medical Assistant (MA)- Otolaryngology
About The Position
Ohio State University Physicians is hiring a Medical Assistant to assist with direct patient care and perform routine specialized medical procedures according to established clinical protocols. The role supports medical and nursing staff with patient examinations and treatment, including preparing patients, rooms, and equipment and assisting with ordered procedures. Medical Assistants also collect patient samples and perform routine laboratory tests. The position is with OSU Physicians, which describes a collaborative outpatient-care environment and a culture grounded in inclusion, empathy, sincerity, and determination. The listed pay range is USD $18.20–$29.33 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one of the following: a diploma from a Medical Assistant Program; a minimum of 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.
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 obtain patient 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 patient samples such as blood, urine, and sputum, 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
- Holidays
- Wellness program
- Tuition reimbursement program 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
