Medical Assistant I

Akron Children's Hospital; Hinckley Township (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support under a Provider or Nurse direction. The role includes vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen handling, and EPIC documentation.

Responsibilities cover data collection for assessments, patient scheduling, co-payment collection, and room preparation. Requires a High School Diploma and completion of a Medical Assistant program; BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
• Experience with EPIC or similar EMR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination; takes vital signs; performs phlebotomy as needed; administers medications as directed.
• Collects data for assessment and discharge planning under supervision of a Licensed Nurse.
• Collects, processes, and submits laboratory specimens per policy.
• Communicates patient findings to Providers/Nurses using proper documentation.
• Documents care accurately in the EPIC system.
• Schedules appointments, prepares visits, collects co-pays, and tracks patients.
• Performs department-specific clinical duties (POCT, hearing/vision screenings).
• Maintains examination rooms, handles routine office tasks (faxing, copying, filing).
• Develops positive relationships with patients, families, and staff.
• Follows safety policies to maintain a safe care environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Healthcare experience

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Program

BLS (American Heart Association)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

40 HRS / Weekly

DaysMonday-Friday 8am-4:30pm/7:30am-4pm

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: 1.000000

Status: Onsite