Medical Assistant Jobs in Ohio
Medical Assistant jobs in Ohio are in strong demand, with steady openings concentrated across primary care practices, multi-specialty clinics, and large integrated health systems at every level from entry-level to senior clinical assistant. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati account for the majority of Ohio's hiring activity, with established employers like Cleveland Clinic, OhioHealth, and UC Health consistently posting across departments and service lines. The highest-demand specialties in Ohio include family medicine, urgent care, and pediatrics. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) will support H70, a 34-bed medical-surgical orthopedic unit with telemetry monitoring capabilities. The unit specializes in caring for adult postoperative orthopedic patients recovering from total hip, knee and shoulder replacements, revision surgeries, fractures, sarcoma resections, joint infections, osteomyelitis, avascular necrosis and other complex orthopedic conditions. The team also provides care for overflow patients from General Internal Medicine, the Neurological Institute and General Surgery.
In this role, the ANM will collaborate closely with nurses, Clinical Techs, fellow Assistant Nurse Managers, Health Unit Coordinators and other medical staff to support daily operations and quality patient care. While the primary focus is not bedside staffing, the ANM may step in as needed to support staffing needs and typically serves as a charge nurse. Additional responsibilities include participating in interviews, conducting caregiver evaluations at 45 and 90 days, supporting onboarding and providing ongoing check-ins to promote caregiver success and team development.
A caregiver in this position works days, 7:00am - 7:30pm and 1 x 4-hour admin shift or 2 x 7:00am - 7:30pm and 2 x 3:00pm - 11:30pm. Alternating holidays are expected and will work 6 weekend shifts per schedule.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Supervise and coordinate unit clinical operations.
- Provide patient care.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among unit caregivers and other departments/units.
- Review major operational patient care issues with Nurse Managers.
- Provide ongoing clinical evaluations of caregivers, counsel caregivers on performance issues, administer initial corrective actions and monitor attendance issues.
- Interview, select and orient new caregivers.
- Prepare work schedules to ensure adequate coverage on all shifts.
- Participate in and support quality improvement projects, outcomes, studies and research initiatives.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Graduate from an accredited school of Professional Nursing
- Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
- If in a Critical Care area an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross must be presented upon hire or within first year of employment.
- Two years of recent clinical nursing experience
- Strong demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills
Physical Requirements:
- Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
- Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
- Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
- Requires some exposure to communicable disease or bodily fluids.
- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $39.50
Maximum hourly: $59.60
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
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Medical Assistant Job Market in Ohio
A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Mercy Health17

- OhioHealth11

- Cleveland Clinic9

- ProMedica8

- Southern Ohio Medical Center7

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Insurance
- Agriculture & Farming
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical assistant jobs across Ohio.
- Completion of an accredited medical assistant program recognized by Ohio employers
- Certification as a CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), or CCMA (NHA) preferred or required
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Athenahealth
- Experience with clinical duties including phlebotomy, vital signs, and injections
- Strong patient communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced clinical setting
- CPR and Basic Life Support certification current and maintained
Medical Assistant Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical assistant in Ohio?
Ohio does not require a state-issued license for medical assistants, but most employers require completion of an accredited medical assistant program and a nationally recognized certification such as the CMA through the AAMA or the CCMA through the NHA. Programs are widely available at Ohio community colleges and career technical schools. Earning certification before applying significantly improves your competitiveness across Ohio's major health systems and physician practices.
How much do medical assistants make in Ohio?
Medical assistants in Ohio earn a median of about $42,810 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $36,050 for the lowest 10% to over $48,560 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire medical assistants in Ohio?
Employers hiring medical assistants in Ohio right now include Mercy Health, OhioHealth, and Cleveland Clinic, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Ohio's dense network of integrated health systems, independent physician groups, and federally qualified health centers means consistent openings appear across both major metros and mid-sized communities throughout the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most medical assistant jobs?
Columbus, Cincinnati, and Toledo have the most medical assistant openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its concentration of large health systems and a rapidly growing metro population, while Cleveland's nationally recognized medical institutions and Cincinnati's cross-border regional health networks drive strong, consistent demand in those markets as well.
Are there remote medical assistant jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. The core duties of a medical assistant, taking vitals, performing clinical procedures, and supporting in-person patient care, are inherently on-site. About 5% of medical assistant openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those roles tend to focus on administrative functions such as prior authorization, patient scheduling, or medical records review rather than direct clinical work.
How can I get hired as a medical assistant in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an accredited medical assistant program at an Ohio community college, which often includes an externship that can lead directly to a hire. Large Ohio employers like OhioHealth and Cleveland Clinic operate new graduate and extern pipelines specifically designed for candidates without prior clinical work history. Candidates moving from roles like patient service representative, medical receptionist, or home health aide also find these positions accessible, particularly when paired with an active CMA or CCMA credential.
Where can I find and apply to medical assistant jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to medical assistant jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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