Medical Assistant, Urgent Care

Ohio State University Physicians

. Assist with direct patient care and perform routine specialized medical procedures according to established clinical protocols .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesJunior💰 $18 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in direct patient care, including performing routine specialized medical procedures and vital sign measurement. Capable of preparing patients for examinations and conducting laboratory tests while adhering to established clinical protocols.

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Medical Assistant CertificationDirect Patient CareVital Sign MeasurementLaboratory TestingPatient Interviewing

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Hard Skills

Routine Specialized Medical ProceduresPatient Care AssistanceExamination PreparationEquipment SetupSample Collection

Certifications & Qualifications

Medical Assistant Certification

Industry Keywords

Clinical ProtocolsPatient HistoriesVital SignsMedical Treatment RoomsLaboratory Tests

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with direct patient care and perform routine specialized medical procedures according to established clinical protocols
Assist medical and nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients
Room patients and measure and record height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
Complete patient interviews and histories
Prepare patients for examinations, tests, and treatments and explain procedures
Assist with procedures ordered by physicians
Assist with examinations, carry out treatments, and perform special tests
Set up equipment and prepare medical treatment rooms
Collect blood, urine, and sputum samples
Perform routine laboratory tests on patient samples

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent
One of the following: diploma from a Medical Assistant Program; minimum of 1 year of medical assisting experience; Military Medic training; EMT-P (Paramedic) training; or equivalent of 1 year combined relevant medical assisting experience and education
Medical Assistant Certification preferred
Ability to assist with direct patient care and routine specialized medical procedures according to established clinical protocols
Ability to room patients and measure and record vital signs
Ability to complete patient interviews and histories
Ability to prepare patients for examinations, tests, and treatments and explain procedures
Ability to assist with examinations, treatments, and special tests
Ability to set up equipment and prepare medical treatment rooms
Ability to collect blood, urine, and sputum samples and perform routine laboratory tests

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health reimbursement accounts
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement benefits
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Wellness program
Additional compensation for certified Medical Assistants
Tuition reimbursement program to help cover certification costs