Medical Assistant I - Onsite: Phlebotomy & Patient Care

Akron Children's; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's in Canton, Ohio seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support under a Provider or Licensed Nurse. On-site, full-time days, 72 hrs bi-weekly, 7am-6pm, with a strong emphasis on patient prep, vital signs, phlebotomy, and documentation in EPIC.

Responsibilities include data collection for care plans, lab specimen handling, appointment scheduling, and routine office tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant program required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination; takes vital signs; performs phlebotomy as needed.
• Collects data for assessment and discharge plans under supervision.
• Collects, processes, and submits lab specimens.
• Communicates findings to Providers using proper documentation.
• Documentation of care in EPIC system.
• Scheduling, visit preparation, co-payment collection, patient tracking.
• Potent department-specific duties such as POCT and vision/hearing screenings.
• Performs routine office tasks (faxing, copying, filing).
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares examination rooms.
• Develops positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Follows safety policies to ensure patient safety.
• Other duties assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program completed

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Medical Assistant certification preferred

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Akron Children's in Canton, Ohio seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support under a Provider or Licensed Nurse. On-site, full-time days, 72 hrs bi-weekly, 7am-6pm, with a strong emphasis on patient prep, vital signs, phlebotomy, and documentation in EPIC.

Responsibilities include data collection for care plans, lab specimen handling, appointment scheduling, and routine office tasks.