Medical Assistant I

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children's is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support under a Provider or Licensed Nurse. The role includes vitals, phlebotomy as needed, data collection for care plans, lab specimen handling, and EPIC documentation.

Responsibilities cover patient prep, communication with care teams, scheduling tasks, and routine office duties. Night shift, onsite, 16 hours per week, with opportunities to contribute to patient safety and care coordination.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Healthcare environment experience preferred.
• MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) experience required.
• EPIC or equivalent EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination; takes and records vital signs; performs phlebotomy as needed; administers medications as directed by Providers.
• Collects data contributing to assessment and discharge planning under Licensed Nurse supervision.
• Collects, processes, and submits laboratory specimens per policy.
• Communicates patient findings to Providers and Licensed Nurses.
• Accurate and timely documentation of care in EPIC.
• Handles scheduling, visit prep, co-pay collection and patient tracking as needed.
• Performs department-specific clinical duties such as POCT and routine procedures.
• Performs general office duties as needed (faxing, copying, filing).
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares examination rooms.
• Develops positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Follows safety policies to ensure a safe care environment.
• Other duties assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Healthcare environment

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Program

EMT Program

Paramedic Program

BLS training

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

EPIC

Job description

Part-time, 16 hours/week

Nights, 7pm - 730am

Onsite

Summary:

The Medical Assistant role provides clinical and administrative support for patients under the direction of a Provider and/or licensed Nurse.

Responsibilities:

1. 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
2. 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
3. Collects, processes, and submits laboratory specimens in accordance with policy and procedure
4. Communicates patient findings and pertinent information to the Provider and/or Licensed Nurse utilizing appropriate communication/documentation processes
5. Accurate and timely documentation of care within EPIC system
6. Performs point-of-service activities such as appointment scheduling, visit preparation, co-payment collection and patient tracking as needed
7. Performs clinical duties that are department specific such as POCT, hearing and vision screenings, and any other procedures
8. Performs routine task and general office duties such as faxing, copying, filing, etc. as needed
9. Cleans, stocks, and prepares examination rooms
10. Develops and maintains positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues
11. Follows safety policies and procedures in the delivery of care to assure a safe environment for patients, families, and other staff members
12. Other duties assigned

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1. Experience in phlebotomy is preferred.
2. Knowledge of and experience in medical terminology is required.
3. Experience working in healthcare environment is preferred.
4. Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.
5. Experience working in electronic medical record (i.e., EPIC) or similar software is preferred.

Education and Experience

1. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
2. Completion of an approved (valid) Medical Assistant Program, EMT Program, or Paramedic Program is required.
3. Certification:Basic Life Support (BLS) training from the American Heart Association is required.
4. Certification: Medical Assistant certification preferred.
5. Years of relevant experience: no experience required.
6. Years of experience supervising: None.

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Part Time

FTE: 0.300000

Status: Onsite