Location & Practice Overview

The position is located in Columbus, Ohio, at a Marathon Health advanced primary care center that serves members of employer and union health plans through the organization’s onsite, nearsite, and network clinic model.

Location Columbus, Ohio
Facility Type Advanced primary care health center
Service Delivery Onsite, nearsite, and network centers
Practice Focus Value-based primary care
Care Environment Outpatient clinic

Responsibilities

  • Room patients and keep exam spaces cleaned and stocked.
  • Collect updated health information and review prior records for the provider.
  • Perform vital signs, phlebotomy, injections, wound bandaging, and procedure assistance; coordinate additional laboratory testing.
  • Prepare and give ordered medications and immunizations by oral, topical, inhaled, intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal route.
  • Manage front-desk operations such as scheduling, check-in and check-out, record requests, abstraction, and specialist referral coordination.
  • Enter accurate documentation, relay test results as instructed, conduct patient outreach, and restock clinical and office supplies.

Daily work blends direct clinical support with complete reception duties so one Medical Assistant guides patients through the entire visit.

Qualifications & Requirements

The posting sets clear minimum standards for experience, education, and credentials. Preference is given to candidates with primary-care background and phlebotomy skill.

Clinical Experience
At least one year working as a Medical Assistant; primary-care experience preferred (clinic needs may adjust this)
Education
Completion of a formal Medical Assistant program or related training program
MA Credential
National or state-specific certification or registration strongly preferred; mandatory where required by state law
Life Support
CPR/BLS certification must be current on the start date
Preferred Skill
Phlebotomy experience

Compensation & Benefits

Pay falls inside the published hourly range and may vary with geography, years of experience, and skill level. The posting lists the following teammate highlights.

  • $21.00–$25.00 per hour
  • Health benefits that begin the first of the month after the start date
  • 15 days of PTO plus paid holidays
  • Scrubs provided at no out-of-pocket cost

Schedule & Work Environment

Status PRN / as-needed
Primary Setting Onsite outpatient clinic
Workflow Clinical tasks plus full front-desk coverage
Team Context Works directly with a primary care physician

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Patients are eligible members of employer-sponsored and union-sponsored health plans who receive care at Marathon Health primary care centers.

Member Base Employer and union plan participants
Setting Outpatient advanced primary care clinic
Visit Types Preventive, acute, and ongoing primary care encounters

Clinical Focus & Key Services

Clinical work supports primary care delivery through hands-on procedures, medication administration, and coordinated follow-through on the care plan.

Diagnostic & Procedural Support Vital signs, blood draws, injections, wound care, and in-office procedure assistance
Medication Services Preparation and administration of provider-ordered medications and immunizations
Care Continuity Participation in individual care-plan development and identification of care gaps
Results Management Processing laboratory and other test results for timely patient notification

Role Highlights

The position is distinguished by its dual scope and placement inside Marathon Health’s advanced primary care structure.

  • Performs both clinical Medical Assistant duties and full front-desk / receptionist functions for every patient visit
  • PRN schedule that provides as-needed flexibility
  • Direct day-to-day partnership with a primary care physician on care planning and gap closure

About Marathon Health

Marathon Health is a provider of advanced primary care that partners with employer and union plan sponsors. The organization delivers care through onsite, nearsite, and network health centers together with virtual primary care under a value-based model. It is certified as a Great Place to Work and is guided by the principles of Patients First, Courage, Ingenuity, Community, and Fun.

Core Offering Advanced primary care for employers and unions
Delivery Channels Onsite, nearsite, network centers, and virtual care
Model Value-based primary care
Recognition Great Place to Work certified

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Medical Assistant handle both clinical and front-desk work?
Yes. The role covers the full patient experience, including clinical tasks such as vitals, injections, and phlebotomy as well as scheduling, check-in, check-out, referrals, and medical-record management.
Is MA certification required?
National or state-specific MA certification or registration is strongly preferred. It is required for employment in states where certification or registration is mandated.
Is phlebotomy part of the job?
Yes. Performing blood draws is listed among the clinical responsibilities. Prior phlebotomy experience is preferred.
How are test results given to patients?
Results are provided via e-message, mail, or phone as directed in written instructions from the provider.
What is the employment status?
The position is PRN (as-needed).

PRN Medical Assistant in Columbus, OH

Marathon Health seeks a PRN Medical Assistant for its advanced primary care center in Columbus, Ohio. The role pays $21.00–$25.00 per hour and combines clinical support with complete front-desk responsibilities. The Medical Assistant rooms patients, obtains vital signs, performs blood draws and injections, administers ordered medications and immunizations, assists with procedures, documents encounters, processes test results, coordinates referrals, and manages scheduling and check-in functions. Candidates must have at least one year of Medical Assistant experience (primary care preferred), graduation from a formal Medical Assistant or related program, and current CPR/BLS certification by the start date. National or state MA certification is strongly preferred and required where mandated by law; phlebotomy experience is preferred. Care is provided to members of employer- and union-sponsored plans in an outpatient value-based primary care setting. The position works closely with a primary care physician and participates in care-plan support and patient outreach. Marathon Health delivers advanced primary care through onsite, nearsite, and network health centers plus virtual options and is certified as a Great Place to Work.

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