Medical Assistant I - Plastic Surgery Office

Summa Health

Akron (OH)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 32,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Summa Health Medical Group seeks a Medical Assistant I for the Plastic Surgery Office in Akron. The role supports patient-focused care and collaborates with care teams to interpret and execute instructions within a fast-paced medical office setting.

Requirements include graduation from an approved Medical Assistant program and 1 year of related medical office experience or externship. Travel to Wadsworth, Green, and Stow is required as part of the role.

Qualifications

Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program.
One (1) year related medical office experience; or externship; or associated experience or education.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and EMR.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and in a team.
Maintain HIPAA confidentiality.
Ability to travel between locations within the medical group.
Pass yearly clinical skill competencies.

Responsibilities

Participates with the care teams to provide patient-focused care.
Maintain and adapt to daily operations; interpret and execute instructions.
Work with professionalism in a medical office environment.

Skills

Medical terminology

MS Word

MS Excel

EMR

Communication

HIPAA

Travel between locations

BLS within 6 months

Education

Medical Assistant program graduate

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Medical Assistant I - Plastic Surgery Office (Job ID: 60322)

Medical Assistant I - Plastic Surgery Office

Summa Health Medical Group

388 S Main Street, Suite 120

Akron, OH 44311

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus Offered!

Will work at Akron office 3 days per week and rotate travel to Wadsworth, Green & Stow 2 days per week

Surgical clinic and wound care knowledge needed.

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary: Participates with the care teams in Summa Health to provide patient focused care. Is able to maintain and adapt to daily operations, interpret and execute provided instructions, and work reliably with professionalism in a medical office environment.

Formal Education Required:

Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program

Experience & Training Required:

One (1) year related medical office experience; or externship; or associated experience or education

Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:

Knowledge of medical terminology.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and EMR.
Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team.
Maintain HIPAA confidentiality.
Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
Ability to travel between locations as needed within the medical group.
Required ability to handle bodily fluids and possible exposure to communicable disease.
For SHMG (medical group) employees: Ability to obtain Basic Life Support certification within six months of hire with Summa Health and ability to maintain the BLS certification.
Must pass yearly clinical skill competencies

Level of Physical Demands:

Medium: Exerts 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force continuously to move objects. Ability to bend, stand, and walk for extended time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$19.23/hr - $23.08/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.