Medical Assistant I - Primary Care

Akron Children's Hospital; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital in Mansfield, OH seeks a Full-Time Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support under the supervision of a Provider and/or licensed Nurse.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, phlebotomy as needed, charting in EPIC, patient scheduling, and ensuring clean, stocked exam rooms. Requires a Medical Assistant program completion and BLS; hospital EPIC experience preferred. Onsite role with a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Program or EMT/Paramedic program required.
• BLS training through American Heart Association required.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Experience with phlebotomy and EPIC or similar EMR is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and record vital signs.
• Perform phlebotomy as needed and administer medications as directed.
• Collect and process laboratory specimens per policy.
• Document care in EPIC accurately and timely.
• Assist with appointment scheduling and patient flow.
• Maintain exam rooms and stock supplies.
• Develop positive relationships with patients and families.

Skills

Medical terminology

Phlebotomy experience

Patient care

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program / EMT / Paramedic program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Medical Assistant certification (preferred)

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

Full-Time: 80 Hours Bi-Weekly

Variable Schedule
Onsite

$2,000.00 Sign-on Bonus!

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