Medical Assistant I

Akron Children's Hospital; Plymouth Township (OH); Presencial; USD 38 000 - 46 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Sign-on bonus

Resumo da oferta

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support under a Provider or Licensed Nurse. You will prep patients for exams, record vitals, perform phlebotomy, and assist with medication administration as directed.

Responsibilities include data collection for care plans, processing lab specimens, documenting in EPIC, scheduling tasks, and maintaining clean, stocked exam rooms. Requires BLS and MA program completion; sign-on bonus offered.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Program, EMT, or Paramedic Program required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• No prior experience required.

Responsabilidades

• Prepares patients for examination; takes and records vital signs; performs phlebotomy as needed; administers medications as directed by Providers according to policy and procedure.
• Collects data for assessment and discharge planning under the direction of the Licensed Nurse.
• Collects, processes, and submits laboratory specimens per policy and procedure.
• Communicates findings to Providers and/or Licensed Nurse using appropriate documentation.
• Accurate and timely documentation in EPIC system.
• Performs point-of-service activities: scheduling, visit prep, co-payment collection, patient tracking.
• Performs department-specific clinical duties such as POCT, screening, and other procedures.
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares examination rooms; maintains relationships with patients and families.

Conhecimentos

Phlebotomy experience

Medical terminology

Healthcare environment experience

Microsoft Office experience

EPIC EMR experience

Formação académica

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program / EMT / Paramedic program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Medical Assistant certification (preferred)

Ferramentas

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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