Medical Assistant I

Akron Children's; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,000

Job summary

Akron Children's is seeking a Medical Assistant for a part-time, onsite role to support clinicians with clinical and administrative tasks. You will prepare patients, collect vital signs, perform phlebotomy as needed, and document care within EPIC.

This role emphasizes accurate data collection, scheduling support, and patient coordination. The position offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus and requires an MA program completion, BLS, and strong knowledge of medical terminology.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Program, EMT Program, or Paramedic Program required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training from the American Heart Association is required.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination; records vital signs; performs phlebotomy as directed.
• Collects data contributing to patient assessments and discharge planning under supervision.
• Collects, processes, and submits laboratory specimens per policy.
• Communicates patient findings to the Provider and/or Licensed Nurse.
• Accurate documentation of care in EPIC system.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Healthcare environment

Microsoft Office

EPIC experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program / EMT / Paramedic Program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Medical Assistant certification (preferred)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

The Medical Assistant role provides clinical and administrative support for patients under the direction of a Provider and/or licensed Nurse.

Part Time: 48 Hours Bi-Weekly

Variable Schedule

Onsite

$2000 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

• 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 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
• Collects, processes, and submits laboratory specimens in accordance with policy and procedure
• Communicates patient findings and pertinent information to the Provider and/or Licensed Nurse utilizing appropriate communication/documentation processes
• Accurate and timely documentation of care within EPIC system
• Performs point-of-service activities such as appointment scheduling, visit preparation, co-payment collection and patient tracking as needed
• Performs clinical duties that are department specific such as POCT, hearing and vision screenings, and any other procedures
• Performs routine task and general office duties such as faxing, copying, filing, etc. as needed
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares examination rooms
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues
• Follows safety policies and procedures in the delivery of care to assure a safe environment for patients, families, and other staff members
• Other duties assigned

Other Information

Technical Expertise

• Experience in phlebotomy is preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience in medical terminology is required.
• Experience working in healthcare environment is preferred.
• Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.
• Experience working in electronic medical record (i.e., EPIC) or similar software is preferred.

Education And Experience

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an approved (valid) Medical Assistant Program, EMT Program, or Paramedic Program is required.
• Certification:Basic Life Support (BLS) training from the American Heart Association is required.
• Certification: Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Years of relevant experience: no experience required.
• Years of experience supervising: None.

Part Time FTE: 0.600000 Status: Onsite