Medical Assistant I

Akron Children's; Lowellville (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children's in Lowellville is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support under the direction of a Provider or licensed Nurse. The role is onsite with a 24-hour workweek and a variable daytime schedule.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, taking vital signs, phlebotomy as needed, data collection for assessments, documentation in EPIC, scheduling, payments, and maintaining a clean, safe exam area while building positive relationships with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Program, EMT or Paramedic Program required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association required.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Experience or exposure to phlebotomy is preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare environment and with EPIC or similar EMR is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination, takes vital signs, and performs phlebotomy as needed.
• Collects data for assessments and discharge plans under supervision.
• Collects, processes, and submits lab specimens per policy.
• Communicates findings to Providers or Licensed Nurse using proper documentation.
• Documents care accurately in the EPIC system.
• Handles front desk tasks such as scheduling, co-payment collection, and patient tracking.
• Performs department-specific clinical duties like POCT and screenings.
• Maintains clean, stocked examination rooms and supports teammates.
• Develops positive relationships with patients, families, and staff.
• Follows safety policies to ensure a safe care environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Healthcare experience

Microsoft Office

EPIC EMR

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program / EMT / Paramedic program

Tools

Microsoft Office

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, 24 hours/week
• Days: Variable Schedule
• Onsite

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.

FTE: 0.6

Status: Onsite