Medical Assistant I

Akron Children's Hospital; Nashville (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support under a Provider and/or licensed Nurse. Responsibilities include preparing patients, taking vital signs, phlebotomy, and data entry in EPIC.

Requirements include a Medical Assistant program completion, high school diploma, and BLS certification. Prior EPIC experience is preferred, with onsite duties and a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Program, EMT Program, or Paramedic Program required.
• BLS training from the American Heart Association required.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• No prior experience required.
• Experience with EPIC or similar EMR is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and record vital signs.
• Perform phlebotomy and administer medications as directed.
• Collect and process laboratory specimens per policy.
• Document care in EPIC accurately and promptly.
• Assist with appointment scheduling and patient flow.
• Maintain examination rooms and stocking of supplies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Healthcare environment

Microsoft Office

EPIC EMR

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Medical Assistant certification preferred

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Full-Time: 80 Hours Bi-Weekly

Variable Days

Onsite

$2,000.00 Sign on Bonus!

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