Medical Assistant I

Akron Children's Hospital; Atwater Township (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support under the supervision of a Provider and/or licensed Nurse. The role involves preparing patients for exams, taking vital signs, phlebotomy, and EPIC documentation, along with routine administrative tasks.

Responsibilities include specimen collection, data gathering for care plans, lab processing, patient communication, and coordinating with healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Program, EMT or Paramedic program required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association required.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Years of experience: none.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination; takes and records vital signs; performs phlebotomy as needed; administers medications as directed by Providers according to policy and procedure.
• Collects data contributing to assessment and evaluation of patient needs under direction of Licensed Nurse.
• Collects, processes, and submits laboratory specimens per policy.
• Communicates patient findings to Provider/Licensed Nurse.
• Accurate and timely documentation of care in EPIC system.
• Performs appointment scheduling and patient tracking as needed.
• Performs department-specific clinical duties (POCT, hearing/vision screenings).
• Performs routine office tasks (faxing, copying, filing).
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares examination rooms.
• Develops positive relationships with patients and families.
• Follows safety policies to maintain safe environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical Terminology

Healthcare Experience

Microsoft Office

EPIC EMR

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

MA Program / EMT / Paramedic Program

BLS Certification

MA Certification (Preferred)

No Experience Required

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

40 hrs / Weekly

Full-Time Variable Shifts

On-Site

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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Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite