Medical Assistant (CMA) General Surgery

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Job Title:

Medical Assistant (CMA) - General Surgery

Department:

Ambulatory Services General Surgery at Upper Arlington

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/Experience

• High School graduate and successful completion of a Medical Assistant Training Program.
• Medical Assistant certification is required with the approved certifications (i.e. CMA NRCMA RMA CCMA NCMA).
• 1 year of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Additional Information:

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

Location:

Outpatient Care Upper Arlington (1005)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC