Medical Assistant I

Akron Children's; Mayfield Heights (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children's is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support for patients under the direction of a Provider and/or licensed Nurse.

This onsite role (0.5 FTE, 40 hours bi-weekly) requires phlebotomy experience, medical terminology knowledge, and proficiency with EPIC or similar EMR systems. Will perform vital signs, room preparation, and documentation in EPIC.

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.
• No supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination; takes and records vital signs; performs phlebotomy as needed; administers medications as directed by Providers.
• Collects data contributing to assessment and discharge plans under the Licensed Nurse.
• Collects, processes, and submits laboratory specimens.
• Communicates patient findings to Providers using proper documentation.
• Document care accurately in the EPIC system.
• Schedule appointments, prepare visits, collect co-pays, and track patients.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Healthcare experience

Microsoft Office

EPIC EMR

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program/EMT/Paramedic program

BLS certification

MA certification preferred

No experience required

No supervision experience

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Part Time: 40 Hours Bi-Weekly

Variable Days

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.

Part Time

FTE: 0.500000

Status: Onsite