Medical Assistant I

Akron Children's Hospital; Canfield (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital in Canfield is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Emergency Department on the night shift. This full-time role (72 hours bi-weekly) is onsite and reports to a Provider or licensed Nurse. You will handle clinical and administrative tasks to support patient flow in a fast-paced ED.

Qualifications include a Medical Assistant program credential, BLS, and familiarity with EPIC. The position emphasizes phlebotomy, data collection, and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Program, EMT Program, or Paramedic Program required.
• Basic Life Support (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 individualized care and needs of patients 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.
• 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.
• Performs clinical duties department-specific such as POCT and screenings.
• Performs routine tasks and general office duties such as faxing, copying, filing.
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares examination rooms.
• Develops positive relationships with patients and families.
• Follows safety policies to ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

EPIC EMR

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program/EMT/Paramedic Program

Tools

EPIC EMR

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Full-Time, 72 Hrs/ Bi-Weekly

Emergency Department: Nights

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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Full Time

FTE: 0.900000

Status: Onsite