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Job Title : Medical Assistant 1

Medical Assistant 1

Department :

Ambulatory Services OSU Total Health and Wellness

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.

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant will support the patient care treatment process by assisting the physicians, nurse practitioners and other clinical staff in the appropriate delivery of patient care services.

The Medical Assistant may be expected to 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 patient; 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

HS Graduate or Equivalent or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications

For Hire :

High school diploma. Successful completion of a Medical Assistant training program preferred. Experience, either on-the-job or via educational program, in the advanced clinical support skills preferred by the clinical department.

BLS certification is required. Advanced clinical support skill certification desired (i.e. Certified Medical Assistant, phlebotomy, EKG, etc.).

Function : Clinical Support

Subfunction : Medical Assistant

Career Level : C1

Explore our extensive benefits

Work-life : Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events.

Retirement : State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans.

Health : Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming.

Time off : Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available.

Financial : Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners.

Wellness : Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.

Last updated : 2024-06-16