Medical Assistant I

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Akron Children's is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support under a Provider and Licensed Nurse. This part-time role (16 hours/week) is onsite with a $2,000 sign-on bonus (taxable) available.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, taking vitals, phlebotomy, data collection, lab processing, and EPIC documentation. Experience in phlebotomy is preferred; however, completion of an approved Medical Assistant program and BLS are required.

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

Job description

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

Part-time, 16 hours/week

Days Variable Schedule

Onsite

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

Other Information

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.

Part Time

FTE: 0.400000

Status: Onsite