Medical Assistant (MA)- Pediatrics and General Internal Medicine- Delaware at Ohio State University Physicians in US-OH-Lewis Center

Job description

• The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to healthcare providers in a busy Pediatric and General Internal Medicine clinic. This role is responsible for coordinating patient flow, preparing patients for examinations, obtaining vital signs and health histories, assisting with clinical procedures, administering vaccines and medications as directed, and supporting preventive and chronic care management. The Medical Assistant serves patients across the lifespan, from infants and children to adults and older adults, ensuring a positive patient experience through compassionate care, effective communication, and attention to quality and safety standards.
• Working collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare team members, the Medical Assistant helps facilitate efficient clinic operations, promotes continuity of care, and supports patient education, appointment coordination, and follow-up activities. The position requires strong organizational skills, adaptability, and the ability to manage the unique needs of both pediatric and adult patient populations while maintaining compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• With over 100 cutting-edge outpatient center locations, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while fostering a collaborative work environment, our buckeye team includes more than 1,800 nurses, medical assistants, physicians, advanced practice providers, administrative support staff, IT specialists, financial specialists and leaders that all play 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.

Responsibilities

• The Medical Assistant roles a ssist with direct patient care, and performs 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. Assists with procedures as ordered by physician.
• May assist in examinations, carry out 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent along with at least one of the following:
• • A diploma from a Medical Assistant Program OR
• • Minimum of 1 year of medical assisting experience OR
• • Military Medic training OR
• • EMT-P (Paramedic) training OR
• • Equivalent of 1 year combined relevant medical assisting experience and education
• • Medical Assistant Certification
• At OSU Physicians, Inc., we recognize the value of acquiring a certification in medical assisting. Therefore, our Certified MAs receive additional compensation for getting and maintaining this certificate!
• Not certified? No worries - use our tuition reimbursement program to help cover the costs that come with certification.

Skills

Required

• Strong organizational skills
• Adaptability
• Effective communication
• Compassionate care

Preferred

• Medical Assistant Certification

Benefits

• We know that having options and robust benefit plans are important to you. OSUP prioritizes the wellbeing of our team and that’s why we offer our employees a flexible, competitive benefit package. In addition to medical, dental, vision, health reimbursement accounts, flexible spending accounts, and retirement, we also offer an employee assistance program, paid time off, holidays, and a wellness program designed to support our employees so they can live their best lives. As an OSUP employee, you will be eligible for these various benefits depending on your employment status.
• USD $18.20 - USD $29.33 /Hr.