Medical Assistant I

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

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support patients under a Provider or Licensed Nurse. Onsite in Ravenna, OH, the role includes room preparation, vital signs, phlebotomy, and data entry in EPIC. You will assist with scheduling, co-pay collection, and patient tracking while maintaining a safe environment.

The position emphasizes medical terminology knowledge and strong office software skills, with opportunities to work in a busy pediatric setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant program or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collects data contributing to assessment and care plans under direction of Licensed Nurse.
• Collects, processes, and submits laboratory specimens per policy.
• Communicates patient findings to Providers and Licensed Nurses using appropriate documentation.
• Document care accurately in the EPIC system.
• Handle front-d desk tasks like appointment scheduling and co-payment collection.
• Perform department-specific clinical duties (e.g., POCT, hearing/vision screenings).
• Maintain clean, stocked examination rooms and assist in general office duties.
• Develop positive relationships with patients and families while adhering to safety policies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Healthcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program

EMT Program

Paramedic Program

BLS certification

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

EPIC EMR

Job description

Full-Time: 80 Hours Bi-Weekly

9:30a-6p; 11:30a-8p

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.

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Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite