Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant, Total Health and Wellness

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Job Title:

Medical Assistant (MA) - Total Health and Wellness

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 Required Qualifications
High School graduate or equivalent and at least one of the following.

• The completion of a Medical Assistant Program OR
• A minimum of 1 year as a Medical Assistant OR
• Military Medic Training OR
• EMT-Paramedic Training
• 1-2 years of relevant experience combined

Additional Information:

The university will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Location:

Eastland Prosperity Center (2577)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

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