Medical Assistant I

Akron Children's Hospital; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital in Twinsburg, OH seeks a Part-Time Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support under the direction of a Provider and/or licensed Nurse. The role performs phlebotomy, vital signs, patient prep, data collection, documentation in EPIC, and coordination of visits, while maintaining patient relationships and safety standards.

Onsite position with a bi-weekly schedule and a $2,000 sign-on bonus; requires High School diploma and a Medical Assistant program

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant program or EMT/Paramedic program is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required; Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Years of relevant experience: no 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 the assessment and evaluation of patient needs under the direction of a Licensed Nurse.
• Collects, processes, and submits laboratory specimens per policy and procedure.
• Communicates patient findings to the Provider and/or Licensed Nurse using proper documentation processes.
• Accurate and timely documentation of care within EPIC system.
• Performs scheduling, visit preparation, co-payment collection, and patient tracking as needed.
• Performs department-specific clinical duties such as POCT, hearing and vision screenings, and other procedures.
• Performs routine office tasks such as faxing, copying, and filing.
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares examination rooms.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Follows safety policies to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Other duties assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Healthcare experience

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program/EMT/Paramedic Program

Tools

EPIC EMR

Outlook

Excel

Word

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.

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Part Time

FTE: 0.500000

Status: Onsite