Medical Assistant I

Akron Children's Hospital; Northfield Center Township (OH); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 27.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

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

The role includes preparing patients for exams, taking vital signs, phlebotomy as needed, and data entry in EPIC, with responsibilities spanning both clinical and front-office duties.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Prepares patients for examination; records vital signs; performs phlebotomy as directed by Providers.
• Collects data for assessment and discharge planning under supervision of a Licensed Nurse.
• Collects, processes, and submits laboratory specimens per policy.
• Documents patient information in EPIC and communicates findings to Providers.
• Performs routine office duties: scheduling, co-pay collection, patient tracking.

Conocimientos

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

Healthcare experience

EPIC EMR

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program / EMT / Paramedic Program

BLS (American Heart Association)

Medical Assistant certification preferred

Herramientas

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Descripción del empleo

Part-time, 24 hours/week
Days 8-4:30
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 Param\*edic Program is required.
3. Certification: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: 0.600000

Status: Onsite