Lead Medical Assistant (CMA) - OBGYN

Lead Medical Assistant (CMA) - OBGYN

Department: Ambulatory Services | Maternal Fetal Medicine at Outpatient Care East

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. Provide clinical orientation for all Medical Assistants and externs. Educate clinical standards and policy and procedure and provide feedback, as necessary.

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 patients; 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 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).
• 4 years of relevant experience required. 6 or more years of relevant experience preferred.

Additional Information:

Job Level T4 Lead

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

This position will be at New Albany two days and 3 at Outpatient Care East. The clinic will be open starting two days as we ramp up.

Location: Ohio State Outpatient Care New Albany (1027)

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.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.