Medical Assistant I - Primary Care

Akron Children's; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Akron Children's Medical Assistant role provides clinical and administrative support for patients under the direction of a Provider and/or licensed Nurse. Onsite, full-time with an 80-hour bi-weekly schedule and a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

The position involves preparing patients for examination, taking vital signs, phlebotomy, and accurate EPIC documentation, while coordinating appointments and tasks with the care team. Completion of MA program and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Program, EMT Program, or Paramedic Program is required.
• BLS training from the American Heart Association is required.
• Medical Assistant certification is preferred.
• Years of relevant experience: no experience required.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Collects data contributing to the assessment and evaluation of individualized care and needs of assigned patients, including discharge plans, under the direction of the Licensed Nurse
• Collects, processes, and submits laboratory specimens in accordance with policy and procedure
• Communicates patient findings to the Provider and/or Licensed Nurse using appropriate documentation
• Accurate and timely documentation of care within EPIC system
• Performs point-of-service activities such as appointment scheduling, visit preparation, co-payment collection and patient tracking as needed
• Performs clinical duties department-specific such as POCT, hearing and vision screenings, and other procedures
• Performs routine tasks and general office duties such as faxing, copying, filing as needed
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares examination rooms
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues
• Follows safety policies to ensure a safe environment for patients, families, and staff
• Other duties assigned

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Healthcare experience

Microsoft Office

EPIC EMR

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program completion

EMT/Paramedic Program completion

BLS certification

Medical Assistant certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

EPIC EMR

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

• 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
• 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
• Collects, processes, and submits laboratory specimens in accordance with policy and procedure
• Communicates patient findings and pertinent information to the Provider and/or Licensed Nurse utilizing appropriate communication/documentation processes
• Accurate and timely documentation of care within EPIC system
• Performs point-of-service activities such as appointment scheduling, visit preparation, co-payment collection and patient tracking as needed
• Performs clinical duties that are department specific such as POCT, hearing and vision screenings, and any other procedures
• Performs routine task and general office duties such as faxing, copying, filing, etc. as needed
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares examination rooms
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues
• Follows safety policies and procedures in the delivery of care to assure a safe environment for patients, families, and other staff members
• Other duties assigned

Technical Expertise

• Experience in phlebotomy is preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience in medical terminology is required.
• Experience working in healthcare environment is preferred.
• Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.
• Experience working in electronic medical record (i.e., EPIC) or similar software is preferred.

Education And Experience

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an approved (valid) Medical Assistant Program, EMT Program, or Paramedic Program is required.
• Certification:Basic Life Support (BLS) training from the American Heart Association is required.
• Certification: Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Years of relevant experience: no experience required.
• Years of experience supervising: None.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite