Medical Assistant (PROVISIONAL) (Vacancies)

Definition

This position is responsible for greeting, scheduling, registering, and patient intakes, primarily with Spanish-speaking clients. It responds to inquiries regarding services offered, supports daily operations and center flow through intake and other medical assistant functions such as vital signs and phlebotomy when needed, and assists patients with continuity of care by assisting with appointment set-ups.

This position is a provisional appointment to a competitive medical assistant classification. Provisional employees must take an exam for the classification when offered, score high enough on the test to be certified, and be selected by the appointing authority, or they will be removed from their position.

Starting Pay Range: $21.32 to $23.70 per hour

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Ability to work with a diverse population nonjudgmentally and respectfully while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work at a fast pace while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor.
• History of working in a Women’s Health/Sexual Health clinic and bilingual-Spanish.

Under immediate supervision, is responsible for performing routine clinical tasks in a City health clinic, community setting, or residential setting; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Draws blood specimens via venipuncture or finger stick; performs routine diagnostic tests such as EKGs, pregnancy tests, hemoglobin count, skin TB tests, and vision and hearing screens;

Collects and prepares laboratory specimens;

Performs injections under the physician’s supervision; dispenses prescribed medication and conducts direct observation to ensure the medication is taken;

Sterilizes instruments; disinfects equipment; disposes of contaminated items according to proper procedures;

Files and pulls records; prepares medical records from information provided by the health professional; reviews, separates, and purges medical record files according to directions from the health professional;

Completes patient history form and takes chief complaint statement; obtains patient’s height, weight, and vital signs;

Completes lab forms; delivers lab specimens to Columbus Public Health; maintains patient logs and lab results logs;

Discusses available services with patients; explains treatment procedures;

Explains the nature of the examination to the patients at the provider’s request; prepares patients for examinations; assists provider and nurse during the examinations;

Instructs patients regarding proper preparation for tests ordered by the provider;

Orders and maintains lab supplies and equipment;

Maintains necessary supplies in the examination rooms; sets out and organizes lab supplies and other needed materials in preparation for clinic activities;

Prepares X-rays for readings by doctors or radiologists;

Greets patients; schedules appointments; performs routine clerical duties such as filing, answering telephones, preparing correspondence, typing, and data entry; completes insurance forms;

Removes sutures and changes dressings;

May perform clinical tasks in mass immunization clinics or other emergency response clinical operations;

May communicate with potential and enrolled program participants who have limited English language skills;

May be assigned to serve as a member of an Incident Command System (ICS) Team, or a similar public health response team which may include the conduct of operations on a 24/7 basis at remote locations, as per the applicable bargaining unit contract.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited institution, possession of an associate degree in Medical Assisting Technology, or one (1) year of experience working as a Medical Assistant.

Some positions may require possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Positions allocated to this classification may require conversational proficiency in a language or languages other than English.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 24-1615-V1

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Krystie Weist

Columbus Public Health

240 Parsons Ave 

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645-5589

E: kaweist@columbus.gov 

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City’s Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City’s human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

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