Medical Assistant - Dermatology - Full-Time

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a Medical Assistant to support dermatology and related clinics. Under nurse or physician supervision, you will perform delegated clinical and administrative duties with compassionate, family-centered care.

Responsibilities include assisting procedures, preparing patients, managing records, and coordinating with the care team to ensure smooth, efficient visits. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of Medical Assisting program or completion of formal medical services training or 1 year related experience.
• Ability to assist with procedures, exams and maintain patient records.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative support and assist with procedures and exams.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Support family-centered and medical home care models.
• Manage records and data entry per department policy.
• Demonstrate knowledge of routine testing processes and communicate results.

Skills

Clinical competency

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assisting program graduate

Formal US armed forces medical services training program

1 year of related work experience

Job description

The Medical Assistant with the required training, education and demonstration of clinical competency, performs delegated clinical and administrative duties under the supervision of a nurse or licensed physician.

Job Responsibilities

• Patient Care - Provide competent technical and clinical services and flex daily needs based on CCHMC policy, best practice guidelines and department needs. Assist care providers with procedures and physical exams of patients. Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Provide care consistent with the family-centered care and medical home models. Provide flexible, culturally competent and responsive care to the needs of the patient and family. Treat families as full partners with decision making processes regarding their child's care, which includes offering information, services and support in a collaborative and respectful manner.
• Customer Service - Act as a customer advocate and strive to better meet the needs of, and to support, patients and/or families. Utilize a customer focus to complete assignments and/or interact with customers in a courteous, attentive and conscientious manner. Respond quickly to parent requests and concerns. Provide appropriate education/information to patients and/or families.
• Collaboration - Work collaboratively/cooperatively with others and follow complex direction to resolve problems and achieve goals. Develop positive working relationships with peers/colleagues and acknowledge others' skills, experience, knowledge, creativity and contributions. Share knowledge and/or provide support for team members. Contribute to and promote a positive and professional work environment/atmosphere.
• Data Management - Manage records per department policy. Assist with collection of data for various forms. Obtain consent and release of information forms when indicated. Maintain patient files, records and other information. Demonstrate adherence to established documentation practices with accurate and detailed data entry and document management.
• Laboratory Work and Testing - May manage specimens per protocols. Maintain knowledge of all routine testing processes and retrieve test results. Communicate normal lab results as appropriately delegated.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of a program in Medical Assisting AND No directly related experience OR Completion of a formal medical services training program of the US armed forces OR 1 year of work experience in a related job discipline

Primary Location

Kasota - 3244 Burnet

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Department

Amb Svcs Dermatology

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

0.8

Weekly Hours

32

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability