Medical Assistant I - Sign-On Bonus, Onsite, Full-Time

Akron Children's Hospital; Middlebranch (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support patients under the direction of a Provider and/or licensed Nurse. The role combines clinical and administrative duties in a high-volume pediatric environment.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, taking vital signs, phlebotomy as needed, and documenting in EPIC. Required education includes a Medical Assistant program and BLS; MA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant program is required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• MA certification preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience with EPIC or similar EMR is preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

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 assessment and discharge planning under supervision
• Collects, processes, and submits laboratory specimens per policy
• Communicates patient findings to Providers and/or Licensed Nurse
• Document care timely in EPIC system
• Performs scheduling, visit prep, co-pay collection, and patient tracking
• Performs department-specific clinical duties such as POCT and screening
• Handles general office duties: faxing, copying, filing
• Cleans and stocks examination rooms; maintains patient relationships
• Follows safety policies to ensure a safe environment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Healthcare environment experience

Microsoft Office

EPIC familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program completed

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Medical Assistant certification (preferred)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Excel

Word

Job description

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support patients under the direction of a Provider and/or licensed Nurse. The role combines clinical and administrative duties in a high-volume pediatric environment.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, taking vital signs, phlebotomy as needed, and documenting in EPIC. Required education includes a Medical Assistant program and BLS; MA certification is preferred.