Primary Care Physician Jobs in Ohio
Primary Care Physician jobs in Ohio are in strong demand, concentrated across health systems, federally qualified health centers, and multispecialty group practices, with openings at every level from newly residency-trained physicians through experienced medical directors. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor the largest hiring volumes, with major employers like OhioHealth, Cleveland Clinic, and TriHealth maintaining consistent physician recruiting pipelines across the state. Family medicine, internal medicine, and geriatric primary care are the most actively recruited specialties, driven by Ohio's aging population and ongoing rural access gaps. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Mercy Health
About Us
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Patient Services Representative (PSR) - Physician Office - Mason Primary Care
Job Summary:
The Patient Services Representative is the first line of quality service to our patients and the community. This position will be responsible for processing patient registration, verifying demographics, obtaining insurance cards, and patient identification. Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, transcribing orders, explaining financial options to patients, and updating medical records accurately and efficiently. This position will provide excellent customer service and may be asked to occasionally cover other physician practice locations as needed.
Essential Functions:
- Serves as the primary point of contact between patients and physician practices
- Provides strong communication and excellent customer service skills by greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner
- Answers internal and external calls in a friendly and helpful manner, routes calls, schedules patients, and enters necessary information for patient scheduling into the computer system in a timely and accurate manner.
- Processes patients in practice as they present for their appointments.
- Possesses the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly, ensuring patient flow is maintained and informs supervisor of any department and patient issues immediately
- Processes admission paperwork, including basic insurance verification. Secures, completes and verifies all pertinent patient demographic and insurance information as part of the registration process., Corrects registration errors as needed.
- Records time indicators for lobby wait times.
- Calculates patient liabilities and actively collects and processes patient payments.
- Reconciles cash drawer at the close of the day.
- Performs charge entry for external services (i.e. nursing homes) as necessary.
- Schedules referrals or follow-up appointments and/or assists with scheduling, rescheduling or canceling other services for patients. Assists patients with online scheduling and MyChart as necessary.
- Assists patients in obtaining necessary referrals for follow-up services and record referrals on tracking tool (referral/consults).
- Responsible for and/or assist in obtaining proper authorizations and pre-certifications if applicable for all procedures scheduled through the physician practice
- Pulls patient charts as needed per office policy, files and maintains information as appropriate in chart per policy, and routes charts to clinical staff as indicated in office per policy
- Verifies RX benefits in electronic health record, per protocol
- Refers patients to financial counselors when additional financial counseling or payment arrangements are needed. Completes accounts in revenue cycle software
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Education:
High School Diploma or GED (required)
Licensure/Certification:
None
Experience:
Prior experience in patient registration/healthcare (preferred)
As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
Mercy Health
About Us
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Patient Services Representative (PSR) - Physician Office - Mason Primary Care
Job Summary:
The Patient Services Representative is the first line of quality service to our patients and the community. This position will be responsible for processing patient registration, verifying demographics, obtaining insurance cards, and patient identification. Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, transcribing orders, explaining financial options to patients, and updating medical records accurately and efficiently. This position will provide excellent customer service and may be asked to occasionally cover other physician practice locations as needed.
Essential Functions:
- Serves as the primary point of contact between patients and physician practices
- Provides strong communication and excellent customer service skills by greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner
- Answers internal and external calls in a friendly and helpful manner, routes calls, schedules patients, and enters necessary information for patient scheduling into the computer system in a timely and accurate manner.
- Processes patients in practice as they present for their appointments.
- Possesses the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly, ensuring patient flow is maintained and informs supervisor of any department and patient issues immediately
- Processes admission paperwork, including basic insurance verification. Secures, completes and verifies all pertinent patient demographic and insurance information as part of the registration process., Corrects registration errors as needed.
- Records time indicators for lobby wait times.
- Calculates patient liabilities and actively collects and processes patient payments.
- Reconciles cash drawer at the close of the day.
- Performs charge entry for external services (i.e. nursing homes) as necessary.
- Schedules referrals or follow-up appointments and/or assists with scheduling, rescheduling or canceling other services for patients. Assists patients with online scheduling and MyChart as necessary.
- Assists patients in obtaining necessary referrals for follow-up services and record referrals on tracking tool (referral/consults).
- Responsible for and/or assist in obtaining proper authorizations and pre-certifications if applicable for all procedures scheduled through the physician practice
- Pulls patient charts as needed per office policy, files and maintains information as appropriate in chart per policy, and routes charts to clinical staff as indicated in office per policy
- Verifies RX benefits in electronic health record, per protocol
- Refers patients to financial counselors when additional financial counseling or payment arrangements are needed. Completes accounts in revenue cycle software
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Education:
High School Diploma or GED (required)
Licensure/Certification:
None
Experience:
Prior experience in patient registration/healthcare (preferred)
As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
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Primary Care Physician Job Market in Ohio
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in primary care physician jobs across Ohio.
- Active, unrestricted Ohio medical license issued by the State Medical Board of Ohio
- Board certification or board eligibility in family medicine or internal medicine
- Completion of an accredited residency program in a primary care specialty
- Current DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances in Ohio
- Valid Basic Life Support certification maintained throughout employment
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems used by Ohio health systems
Primary Care Physician Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a primary care physician in Ohio?
To become a primary care physician in Ohio, you must earn a medical degree, complete a residency in a primary care specialty such as family medicine or internal medicine, and obtain an unrestricted license from the State Medical Board of Ohio, which oversees physician licensure statewide. Most Ohio employers also require board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine or the American Board of Internal Medicine before independent practice begins.
Which companies hire primary care physicians in Ohio?
Employers hiring primary care physicians in Ohio right now include Mercy Health, Optum, and AbsoluteCare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Ohio's large integrated health systems and federally qualified health center networks account for much of the ongoing hiring, particularly in underserved urban neighborhoods and rural counties where access gaps remain significant.
Which Ohio cities have the most primary care physician jobs?
Dayton, Cincinnati, and Columbus have the most primary care physician openings in Ohio. Columbus drives the highest volume as the state capital and home to major health systems with expansive ambulatory networks, while Cleveland's concentration of academic medical centers and Cincinnati's cross-state health corridor generate steady demand that extends into surrounding suburban and rural communities.
Are there remote primary care physician jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. Primary care medicine is fundamentally a hands-on, in-person discipline, so the vast majority of roles require physical patient contact. About 0% of primary care physician openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are almost exclusively in telemedicine, telephonic triage, or care management rather than direct primary care delivery.
How can I get hired as a primary care physician in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly out of residency training to health systems that run structured new-physician onboarding programs, such as OhioHealth and Cleveland Clinic, which regularly recruit graduating residents into supervised ambulatory care roles. Federally qualified health centers across Ohio also hire new graduates and often offer loan repayment incentives. Ensuring your State Medical Board of Ohio application is filed before your residency end date gives you a significant edge over candidates who wait.
Where can I find and apply to primary care physician jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to primary care physician jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across health systems, group practices, and community health centers. Find the roles that fit your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one.
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