Medical Assistant I

Akron Children's Hospital; Austintown Township (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus (Taxable)

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support under a Provider and/or Nurse. The role includes phlebotomy, vital signs, data collection, lab specimen handling, EPIC documentation, and patient scheduling.

Candidates should have a Medical Assistant program completion, High School Diploma, and BLS certification; knowledge of medical terminology is preferred. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is available and on-site work is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Program, EMT, or Paramedic Program is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Medical Assistant certification is preferred.
• No prior experience required.
• Experience in healthcare settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination; records vital signs; performs phlebotomy as needed.
• Collects data contributing to assessment and discharge planning 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.
• Documents care accurately in the EPIC system.
• Schedules appointments, prepares visits, collects co-pays, and tracks patients as needed.
• Performs department-specific clinical duties (POCT, hearing and 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 ensure patient safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical Terminology

Microsoft Office

EPIC EMR

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Program

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Part-time, 16 hours/week Days

Variable Schedule

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus (Taxable)

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: 0.400000

Status: Onsite