Senior Medical Assistant – Primary Care

Ohio State University Physicians

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

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in direct patient care, including medication administration, phlebotomy, and EKGs, while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for managing patient interactions and supporting clinical operations.

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Medical Assistant CertificationDirect Patient CareElectronic Medical Records (EMR)Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationRevenue Cycle Management

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Hard Skills

Medication AdministrationPhlebotomyEKGsPoint-of-Care TestingVital Signs MeasurementClinical DocumentationPatient RoomingInsurance VerificationSchedulingPrior Authorizations

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMulti-Priority ManagementTeam Support

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) SystemsStandard Computer Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Medical Assistant CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Industry Keywords

HIPAAOSHAHealthcare ComplianceRevenue CycleOutpatient Registration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with direct patient care and perform routine specialized medical procedures following established clinical protocols.
Support providers and nursing staff during examination and treatment of patients.
Room patients, obtain vital signs, document medical histories, and assist with treatments and procedures.
Perform medication administration, point-of-care testing, injections, phlebotomy, EKGs, and other in-scope clinical duties.
Assist providers during examinations, treatments, special tests, and procedures.
Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
Prepare examination rooms and maintain equipment and supplies.
Ensure a safe, organized patient care environment.
Serve as Revenue Cycle Champion, dedicating approximately 25% of the role to registration, scheduling, pre-certification, insurance verification, and patient access activities.
Promote accurate documentation, demographic collection, and revenue-cycle workflow practices.
Maintain compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
Participate in training and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Medical Assistant certification with at least one year of Medical Assistant experience, or two years of Medical Assistant experience if uncertified.
Demonstrated success in a designated champion role and ability to serve as a clinic resource.
Strong customer service, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Experience using electronic medical records and standard computer applications.
Current Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification preferred.
Experience with outpatient registration, scheduling, insurance verification, prior authorizations, referrals, or other revenue cycle-related functions preferred.
Experience supporting both clinical and front-desk operations preferred.
Knowledge of EMR systems, HIPAA, OSHA, and healthcare compliance requirements preferred.

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
Flexible, competitive benefit package