Medical Assistant I

Akron Children's Hospital; Wooster (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Onsite work

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support under the direction of a Provider and/or licensed Nurse. This on-site role is full-time, with a variable day schedule and a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

The position entails preparing patients for exams, obtaining vital signs, phlebotomy as needed, lab specimen processing, accurate EPIC documentation, and assisting with front desk tasks such as scheduling and billing.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Program, EMT or Paramedic Program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Medical Assistant certification is preferred.
• No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination; takes and records vital signs; performs phlebotomy as needed; administers medications as directed by Providers.
• Collects data contributing to assessment and discharge planning under the direction of a Licensed Nurse.
• Collects, processes and submits laboratory specimens according to policy.
• Communicates patient findings to the Provider and/or Licensed Nurse using proper documentation.
• Documentation of care within EPIC system in a timely and accurate manner.
• Performs appointment scheduling, visit prep, co-payment collection and patient tracking as needed.
• Performs department-specific duties such as POCT, hearing and vision screenings.
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares examination rooms; supports positive patient relationships.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

EPIC

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program / EMT Program / Paramedic Program

BLS Certification

Medical Assistant Certification (preferred)

No experience required

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus (taxable) Available
Full-time, 40 hours Per Week
Days Variable Schedule
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