Medical Assistant II - Sign-On Bonus - Onsite

Akron Children's; Akron (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 II to provide proficient clinical and administrative support under a Provider or licensed Nurse. It is an onsite, full-time role in Akron, OH, with a $2,000 sign-on available.

The position involves patient prep, vital signs, phlebotomy, data collection for care plans, laboratory specimen handling, EPIC documentation, scheduling, and routine office duties. Requires MA program completion, BLS, 6+ months’ experience, and EPIC familiarity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Program, EMT Program, or Paramedic Program is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Medical Assistant certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience as a medical assistant is required.
• Experience with EPIC or similar EMR 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 the assessment and evaluation of patients’ needs, 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 proper documentation.
• Accurate documentation of care within EPIC system.
• Performs front-desk tasks such as appointment scheduling, visit prep, and patient tracking.
• Performs department-specific clinical duties such as POCT, hearing and vision screenings.
• Performs routine office tasks as needed.
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares examination rooms.
• Develops positive relationships with patients and families.
• Triage work-related issues with appropriate hierarchy.
• Participates in departmental process improvement projects.
• Follows safety policies to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Medical terminology

Healthcare environment experience

Microsoft Office

EPIC EMR experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program/EMT/Paramedic Program completion

BLS certification

Medical Assistant certification preferred

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Excel/Word)

Job description

Akron Children's is seeking a Medical Assistant II to provide proficient clinical and administrative support under a Provider or licensed Nurse. It is an onsite, full-time role in Akron, OH, with a $2,000 sign-on available.

The position involves patient prep, vital signs, phlebotomy, data collection for care plans, laboratory specimen handling, EPIC documentation, scheduling, and routine office duties. Requires MA program completion, BLS, 6+ months’ experience, and EPIC familiarity.