Medical Assistant (MA)- Shared Clinics- Westerville
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; measuring and recording vital signs; completing patient interviews and histories; preparing patients for examinations, tests, and treatments and explaining procedures; assisting with physician-ordered procedures and examinations; carrying out treatments and special tests; preparing treatment rooms and equipment; collecting patient samples; and performing routine laboratory tests on samples.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one of the following: diploma from a Medical Assistant Program; 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 with patient examinations and treatment.
- 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 and carry out treatments and special tests.
- Set up equipment and prepare medical treatment rooms for patients.
- Collect blood, urine, and sputum samples from patients.
- Perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Health reimbursement accounts
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plan
- 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
