Medical Assistant I: Clinical & Phlebotomy Support

Akron Children's Hospital; Smithville (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

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. The role involves preparing patients for exams, taking vital signs, phlebotomy, administering medications as directed, and maintaining accurate documentation in EPIC.

Responsibilities include data collection for assessments, specimen handling, patient communication, appointment coordination, and routine office duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of an approved Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required; prior healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience with EPIC EMR and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word) required or preferred.
• Certification: BLS required; CMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination; takes and records vital signs; performs phlebotomy as needed; administers medications as directed by Providers per policy.
• Collects data for assessment and develops discharge plans under the Licensed Nurse.
• Collects, processes, and submits laboratory specimens per policy.
• Communicates patient findings to Providers and Licensed Nurses using proper documentation.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program

BLS certification (AHA)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

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. The role involves preparing patients for exams, taking vital signs, phlebotomy, administering medications as directed, and maintaining accurate documentation in EPIC.

Responsibilities include data collection for assessments, specimen handling, patient communication, appointment coordination, and routine office duties.