Lead Medical Assistant (CMA) - Family Medicine

Current Employees and Students: Please log in to Workday to use the internal job search and application process. Scope of Position A Medical Assistant is responsible for providing clinical and administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the medical office or hospital. This position will support physicians, providers, nurses, and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, documentation, and communication with a focus on patient experience, quality, and efficiency. Provide clinical orientation for all Medical Assistants and externs. Educate clinical standards and policy and procedure and provide feedback, as necessary. Position Summary The Medical Assistant will support the patient care treatment process by aiding the physicians, nurse practitioners, and other clinical staff in the appropriate delivery of patient care services. The Medical Assistant will perform multiple advanced clinical support tasks without supervision. Medical Assistants collect and prepare laboratory specimens, dispose of contaminated supplies, and sterilize medical instruments. This position will arrange examining room instruments and equipment, maintain supplies and equipment, and keep waiting and examining rooms neat and clean. The Medical Assistant verifies patient information by interviewing patients; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit. This position prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary. Minimum Education Required High school diploma or equivalent and successful completion of a Medical Assistant Training Program.Must be employed as a Medical Assistant for at least one year. Experience, either on-the-job or via educational program, in the advanced clinical support skills required by the clinical department. Medical Assistant certification is required with the approved certifications (i.e. CMA, NRCMA, RMA, CCMA, and NCMA). BLS certification is required. Advanced clinical support skill certification desired (i.e. phlebotomy, EKG, etc.). The university will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with the online application. For assistance with applying, please contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions. Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State. Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.