Medical Assistant I

Akron Children’s Hospital; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital in Medina, OH seeks a part-time Medical Assistant to deliver clinical and administrative support under a Provider or licensed Nurse. Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, taking vital signs, phlebotomy, processing specimens, documenting in EPIC, scheduling, and assisting with department procedures.

This on-site role requires knowledge of medical terminology, familiarity with EPIC and MS Office, and completion of an approved MA program or EMT/Paramedic

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Program, EMT Program, or Paramedic Program is required.
• BLS training from the American Heart Association is required.
• Medical Assistant certification is preferred.
• Years of relevant experience: no experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination; takes and records vital signs; performs phlebotomy as needed; administers medications as directed by Providers.
• Collects data for assessment and discharge planning under supervision.
• Collects, processes, and submits laboratory specimens per policy.
• Communicates patient findings to Provider/License Nurse.
• Accurate documentation of care within EPIC.
• Performs appointment scheduling, visit prep, and patient tracking.
• Performs department-specific clinical duties (POCT, hearing and vision screenings).
• Performs routine office tasks (faxing, copying, filing).
• Cleans, stocks and prepares examination rooms.
• Develops positive relationships with patients and families; follows safety policies.

Job description

Part-Time 24 hrs

8:00-4:30

On-Site

Days

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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Part Time

FTE: 0.300000

Status: Onsite