Medical Assistant (MA)- Otolaryngology

About the Role

Join our dynamic team at Ohio State University Physicians, where excellence meets compassion. With over 100 cutting-edge outpatient center locations, we are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while fostering a collaborative work environment. Our team includes more than 1,800 nurses, medical assistants, physicians, advanced practice providers, administrative support staff, IT specialists, financial specialists, and leaders. As an employee of OSUP, you'll be an integral part of a team committed to advancing healthcare, education, and professional growth.

Our Culture

At OSUP, we foster a culture grounded in the values of inclusion, empathy, sincerity, and determination. We meet our teams where they are, coming together to serve each other and our community.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care and perform specialized medical procedures of a routine nature, as dictated by established clinical protocol.
• Assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients.
• Room patients, measure and record vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• Complete patient interview and history.
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests, and treatments, and explain procedures.
• Assist with procedures as ordered by the physician, including examinations, treatments, and special tests.
• Set up equipment and prepare medical treatment rooms for patients.
• Collect samples such as blood, urine, and sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent along with at least one of the following:

• A diploma from a Medical Assistant Program
• Minimum of 1 year of medical assisting experience
• Military Medic training
• EMT-P (Paramedic) training
• Equivalent of 1 year combined relevant medical assisting experience and education

Preferences: Medical Assistant Certification. At OSU Physicians, Inc., we recognize the value of acquiring a certification in medical assisting. Certified MAs receive additional compensation for obtaining and maintaining this certificate. Not certified? Use our tuition reimbursement program to help cover certification costs.

Benefits

OSUP prioritizes the wellbeing of our team and offers a flexible, competitive benefit package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health reimbursement accounts and flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off and holidays
• Wellness program designed to support employees

Eligibility for these benefits depends on your employment status.

Pay

USD $18.20 - USD $29.33 per hour.