Clinical Medical Assistant I - Onsite Care & Admin

Akron Children's Hospital; Johnsons Corners (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support for patients under the direction of a Provider and/or licensed Nurse. This on-site role is full-time with a 0.9 FTE schedule, Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays.

The position requires a High School Diploma and completion of a Medical Assistant program, plus BLS certification. Phlebotomy experience and EPIC/MS Office proficiency are preferred, with strong patient care and teamwork

Qualifications

• Experience in phlebotomy is preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience in medical terminology is required.
• Experience working in healthcare environment is preferred.
• Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.
• Experience working in electronic medical record (EPIC) or similar software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination; takes and records vital signs; performs phlebotomy as needed; administers medications as directed by the Providers according to policy and procedure.
• Collects data that contributes to the assessment and evaluation of individualized care and needs of assigned patients, including discharge plans, under the direction of the Licensed Nurse.
• Collects, processes, and submits laboratory specimens in accordance with policy and procedure
• Communicates patient findings and pertinent information to the Provider and/or Licensed Nurse utilizing appropriate communication/documentation processes
• Accurate and timely documentation of care within EPIC system
• Performs point-of-service activities such as appointment scheduling, visit preparation, co-payment collection and patient tracking as needed
• Performs clinical duties that are department specific such as POCT, hearing and vision screenings, and any other procedures
• Performs routine task and general office duties such as faxing, copying, filing, etc. as needed
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares examination rooms
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues
• Follows safety policies and procedures in the delivery of care to assure a safe environment for patients, families, and other staff members
• Other duties assigned

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Healthcare environment experience

Communication

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Program

EMT/Paramedic Program

BLS (American Heart Association)

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support for patients under the direction of a Provider and/or licensed Nurse. This on-site role is full-time with a 0.9 FTE schedule, Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays.

The position requires a High School Diploma and completion of a Medical Assistant program, plus BLS certification. Phlebotomy experience and EPIC/MS Office proficiency are preferred, with strong patient care and teamwork