Medical Assistant II

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Akron Children's is seeking a Medical Assistant II to provide proficient clinical and administrative support under a Provider and/or Nurse direction. You will assist with training needs within scope and contribute to positive patient experiences.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, taking vital signs, phlebotomy, data collection for assessments, documentation in EPIC, and managing scheduling and payments. Requires MA program completion, BLS, and EPIC/MS Office familiarity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant program or EMT/Paramedic program.
• BLS training required; Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Experience in healthcare environment and with EPIC/MS Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and record vital signs.
• Assist with phlebotomy and administer medications as directed.
• Document care in EPIC and communicate findings to providers.
• Schedule appointments and manage patient flow and payments as needed.
• Maintain examination rooms and supplies; support dept Process improvements.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Healthcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program / EMT or Paramedic Program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Medical Assistant certification (preferred)

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

**$2000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE!** (Taxable)
Full Time - M-F
DAYS On Site

Summary:

The Medical Assistant II role provides Proficient level clinical and administrative support for patients under the direction of a Provider and/or licensed Nurse and assist with training needs within scope.

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. Triage work related issues with little assist from proper hierarchy
12. Actively participates in departmental process improvement projects
13. Follows safety policies and procedures in the delivery of care to assure a safe environment for patients, families, and other staff members
14. 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: Minimum of 6 (six) months of experience as a medical assistant required.
6. Years of experience supervising: None.

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Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite