Medical Assistant I

Akron Children's; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's in Canton, Ohio seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support under a Provider or Licensed Nurse. On-site, full-time days, 72 hrs bi-weekly, 7am-6pm, with a strong emphasis on patient prep, vital signs, phlebotomy, and documentation in EPIC.

Responsibilities include data collection for care plans, lab specimen handling, appointment scheduling, and routine office tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant program required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination; takes vital signs; performs phlebotomy as needed.
• Collects data for assessment and discharge plans under supervision.
• Collects, processes, and submits lab specimens.
• Communicates findings to Providers using proper documentation.
• Documentation of care in EPIC system.
• Scheduling, visit preparation, co-payment collection, patient tracking.
• Potent department-specific duties such as POCT and vision/hearing screenings.
• Performs routine office tasks (faxing, copying, filing).
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares examination rooms.
• Develops positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Follows safety policies to ensure patient safety.
• Other duties assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program completed

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Medical Assistant certification preferred

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

72 hrs / Bi-Weekly

Full-Time Days

Variable 7am-6pm

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: 0.900000

Status: Onsite