Medical Assistant - Dermatology - Full-Time

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide competent clinical and administrative support under the supervision of a nurse or physician. You will assist with procedures, prepare patients, maintain accurate records, and support family-centered care initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a Medical Assisting program graduate or equivalent training, with potential for related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assisting program.
• Completion of US armed forces medical services training program.
• 1 year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Offer information, services and support in a collaborative and respectful manner.
• Act as a customer advocate and strive to meet the needs of patients and families.
• Respond quickly to parent requests and concerns.
• Provide education/information to patients and families.
• Work collaboratively with others and follow complex direction to resolve problems.
• Develop positive working relationships with peers and acknowledge others' skills.
• Share knowledge and provide support for team members.
• Contribute to a positive and professional work environment
• Manage records per department policy and assist with data collection.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Medical Assisting program

Completion of US armed forces medical services training program

1 year of related work experience

Job description

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 acknowledges 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.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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Cincinnati Children’s is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.