Medical Assistant I

Akron Children's; Twinsburg (OH); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support for patients under the direction of a Provider and/or licensed Nurse. Responsibilities include vital signs, phlebotomy, data collection for care plans, specimen handling, and EPIC documentation.

The role also involves scheduling, patient tracking, and basic office duties, with emphasis on teamwork and safety in a pediatric setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Program, EMT Program, or Paramedic Program required.
• BLS certification required.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination; takes and records vital signs; phlebotomy as needed; administers medications as directed by Providers per policy.
• Collects data for assessment and discharge planning under licensed nurse guidance.
• Collects, processes, and submits laboratory specimens per policy.
• Communicates patient findings to Provider/Licensed Nurse using standard documentation.
• Document care timely in EPIC system.
• Schedule appointments, prepare visits, collect co-payments, and track patients as needed.
• Perform department-specific clinical duties (POCT, hearing/vision screenings, etc.).
• Perform routine office tasks (faxing, copying, filing) as needed.
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares examination rooms.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with patients and families.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Healthcare environment

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program or EMT/Paramedic program

BLS certification

Medical Assistant certification preferred

Tools

EPIC EMR

MS Office (Outlook/Excel/Word)

Job description

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