Medical Assistant I - Primary Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Akron Children's is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support under the direction of a Provider and/or licensed Nurse. The role is onsite with a full-time schedule and a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, taking vitals, phlebotomy, lab specimen handling, documentation in EPIC, and ensuring efficient clinic operations. Required education includes a Medical Assistant program and BLS certification; MA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant program, EMT, or Paramedic program is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination; record vital signs; perform phlebotomy as needed; administer medications as directed by Providers.
• Collect data for assessment and discharge planning under supervision of Licensed Nurse.
• Collect, process, and submit laboratory specimens per policy.
• Document patient findings and information in the electronic medical record (EPIC).
• Schedule appointments, prepare visits, collect co-pays, and track patients as needed.
• Support department duties: POCT, vision/hearing screenings, and routine administrative tasks.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Healthcare experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program / EMT / Paramedic program

BLS certification

Medical Assistant certification preferred

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

Summary

The Medical Assistant role provides clinical and administrative support for patients under the direction of a Provider and/or licensed Nurse.

Employment Details

• Full-Time: 80 Hours Bi-Weekly
• Variable Schedule
• Onsite
• $2,000 Sign-on Bonus Available!
• FTE: 1.000000
• Status: Onsite

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.