Medical Assistant I

Akron Children's; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus Available

Job summary

Akron Children's in Beachwood, OH seeks a part-time Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support under a Provider and/or licensed Nurse. Onsite with a variable schedule, 64 hours bi-weekly, the role includes a $2,000 sign-on bonus and is anchored in a busy pediatric care setting.

The MA will prepare patients, take vital signs, perform phlebotomy as needed, document in EPIC, and assist with lab specimen collection and routine office duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completed approved Medical Assistant, EMT, or Paramedic program.
• BLS certification required.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• No prior experience 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 contributing to the assessment and evaluation of patient needs, including discharge plans, under the direction of the Licensed Nurse.
• Collects, processes, and submits laboratory specimens according to 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 scheduling, visit preparation, co-payment collection and patient tracking as needed.
• Performs department-specific clinical duties such as POCT, hearing and vision screenings, and other procedures.
• Performs routine office duties such as faxing, copying, filing as needed.
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares examination rooms.
• Develops positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Follows safety policies to ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Medical terminology

Phlebotomy

Microsoft Office

EPIC EMR

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program / EMT / Paramedic Program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Medical Assistant certification (preferred)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Summary

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

Part-Time: 64 Hours Bi-Weekly

Onsite

Variable Schedule

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus Available

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.

Part Time

FTE: 0.800000

Status: Onsite