Medical Assistant I

Akron Children's; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children's is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support under the supervision of a Provider or licensed Nurse. This part-time role totals 24 hours per week with variable days and a 7:30 am–6:30 pm schedule, onsite in Canton.

You will prepare patients, record vitals and phlebotomy, document in EPIC, collect specimens, and assist with scheduling and patient flow. MA program completion and BLS are required; MA certification is preferred.

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 from the American Heart Association required.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination; take and record vital signs; perform phlebotomy as needed; administers meds as directed.
• Collect data contributing to assessment and discharge plans under the Licensed Nurse.
• Collect, process, and submit laboratory specimens per policy.
• Communicate patient findings to the Provider and Licensed Nurse using proper documentation.
• Accurate documentation of care in EPIC.
• Schedule appointments, prep visits, collect co-pays, and patient tracking.
• Perform department-specific duties such as POCT and screenings.
• Maintain examination rooms; stock supplies.
• Foster positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Follow safety policies to ensure a safe environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

EPIC

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program

EMT Program

Paramedic Program

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

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

24 hrs Weekly / PT

7:30 am-6:30 pm

Days Variable

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: 0.600000

Status: Onsite