Medical Assistant I

Akron Children's; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,000

Job summary

Akron Children's in Twinsburg, OH is seeking a Part-Time Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support under a Provider or licensed Nurse. This onsite role assists with patient prep, vital signs, phlebotomy, and charting in EPIC to ensure efficient patient care.

Responsibilities include data collection for assessments, specimen handling, scheduling, and routine office duties. Requirements include a High School Diploma, MA program, and BLS; MA certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Program, EMT Program, or Paramedic Program is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Medical Assistant certification is preferred.
• No prior experience is required.
• Experience supervising is not applicable.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination; records vital signs and performs phlebotomy as directed.
• Collects data for assessment and discharge planning under supervision.
• Collects, processes, and submits laboratory specimens per policy.
• Communicates findings to Providers and Nurses using proper documentation.
• Documents care accurately in the EPIC system.
• Performs appointment scheduling, visit prep, and co-payment collection.
• Performs department-specific duties such as POCT and vision/hearing screenings.
• Handles routine office tasks like faxing, copying, and filing.
• Cleans and stocks examination rooms.
• Builds positive relationships with patients, families, and staff.
• Follows safety policies to ensure patient safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Healthcare environment

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program / EMT / Paramedic Program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Medical Assistant certification (preferred)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Part-Time: 40 Hours Bi-Weekly

Variable Schedule

Onsite

$2,000.00 Sign-on Bonus Available!

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.

Part Time

FTE: 0.500000

Status: Onsite