Medical Assistant II

Akron Children's Hospital; Austintown Township (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,000 (Taxable)

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant II to provide proficient clinical and administrative support under a Provider and/or licensed Nurse. The role includes assisting with training within scope and ensuring accurate documentation in EPIC.

Responsibilities cover patient prep, vital signs, phlebotomy, data collection for discharge planning, and routine office duties. Candidates should have MA program completion and BLS, with EPIC/MS Office experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Program, EMT, or Paramedic Program is required.
• BLS training from the American Heart Association is required.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination; takes vital signs; performs phlebotomy as directed; administers medications as directed by Providers.
• Collects data contributing to assessment and discharge planning under supervision.
• Collects, processes, and submits laboratory specimens per policy.
• Communicates patient findings to Provider and/or Licensed Nurse.
• Document care accurately in the EPIC system.
• Handles scheduling, visit prep, and co-pay collection as needed.
• Performs department-specific clinical duties (POCT, hearing/vision screenings).
• Performs routine office tasks (faxing, copying, filing) as needed.
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares examination rooms.
• Develops positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Triages work-related issues with limited supervision.
• Participates in departmental process improvement projects.
• Follows safety policies to ensure a safe care environment.
• Other duties assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Healthcare environment

Microsoft Office

EPIC EMR

BLS

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of Medical Assistant Program / EMT / Paramedic Program

BLS certification

Medical Assistant certification preferred

Tools

EPIC EMR

MS Office

Job description

Part-time, 16 hours/week Days

Variable Schedule

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus (Taxable)

Onsite

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: no experience required.
6. Years of experience supervising: None.

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Part Time

FTE: 0.400000

Status: Onsite