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Medical Assistant (MA)- Shared Clinics

Ohio State University Physicians · Columbus, OH · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$18.2/hrFull-time

Looking to 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—all playing an important part. 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.

Benefits

We know that having options and robust benefit plans are important to you. OSUP prioritizes the wellbeing of our team and offers a flexible, competitive benefit package, including:

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

As an OSUP employee, you will be eligible for these benefits depending on your employment status.

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant assists with direct patient care and performs specialized medical procedures of a routine nature, as dictated by established clinical protocol. Key duties include:

  • Assisting medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients
  • Rooming patients, measuring and recording vital signs (height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration)
  • Completing patient interviews and histories
  • Preparing patients for examinations, tests, and treatments, and explaining procedures
  • Assisting with procedures as ordered by a physician, including examinations, treatments, and special tests
  • Setting up equipment and preparing medical treatment rooms for patients
  • Collecting samples such as blood, urine, and sputum from patients, and performing routine laboratory tests on samples

Qualifications

Required:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 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

Preferred:

  • 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.

Pay

USD $18.20 - USD $29.33 per hour.

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