Medical Assistant I

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $2,000

Job summary

Akron Children's is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support for patients under the direction of a Provider and/or licensed Nurse.

This full-time role (36 hours/week) supports patient flow, records vital signs, prepares exam rooms, collects specimens, and coordinates care using EPIC. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is available; day shift; onsite, with opportunities to contribute to positive patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent plus completion of an approved Medical Assistant Program, EMT, or Paramedic Program.
• BLS training is required; Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Experience with EPIC/EMR and Microsoft Office is preferred; knowledge of medical terminology is essential.

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 contributing to the assessment and evaluation of individualized care and discharge plans under the direction of the Licensed Nurse
• Collects, processes, and submits laboratory specimens in accordance with policy and procedure
• Communicates patient findings to the Provider and/or Licensed Nurse using appropriate documentation processes
• Accurate and timely documentation of care within EPIC system
• Performs office duties such as appointment scheduling, visit preparation, co-payment collection and patient tracking
• Performs department-specific clinical duties such as POCT, hearing and vision screenings
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares examination rooms; develops positive relationships with patients and families
• Follows safety policies to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Healthcare environment

Patient documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program/EMT/Paramedic program

BLS certification

Medical Assistant certification preferred

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus (taxable) Available

36 Hours/week

Day Shift

Summary

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

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

Technical Expertise

• 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 (i.e., EPIC) or similar software is preferred.

Education And Experience

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

Full Time

FTE: 0.900000

Status: Onsite