Medical Assistant - Nephrology - Part-Time

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to provide competent technical and clinical services, assist with procedures, and prepare patients for examinations. The role emphasizes family-centered care, culturally competent communication, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth clinic operations.

The position supports a nephrology ambulatory services department, under supervision of a nurse or physician, and involves

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assisting program.
• Formal medical services training program (US armed forces) or 1 year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent technical and clinical services and flex daily needs based on policy and department needs.
• Assist care providers with procedures and physical exams of patients.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Provide care consistent with family-centered care and medical home models.
• Provide flexible, culturally competent and responsive care to patients and families.
• Treat families as full partners with decision-making in their child's care.
• Act as a customer advocate to support patients and families.
• Interact with customers in a courteous, attentive and conscientious manner.
• Respond to parent requests and concerns.
• Provide education/information to patients and families.
• Collaborate with others to resolve problems and achieve goals.
• Develop positive working relationships with peers and acknowledge others’ skills.
• Share knowledge and provide support for team members.
• Contribute to a positive and professional work environment.
• Manage records per department policy and assist with data collection.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a Medical Assisting program

Formal medical services training program (US armed forces)

1 year of related work experience

Job description

Primary Location: Location A. Department: Amb Svcs Nephrology. Shift: Day (United States of America). Schedule: Part time. Weekly Hours: 20. FTE: 0.5. Employee Status: Regular.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care- Provide competent technical and clinical services and flex daily needs based on CCHMC policy, best practice guidelines and department needs.
• Assist care providers with procedures and physical exams of patients.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Provide care consistent with the family-centered care and medical home models.
• Provide flexible, culturally competent and responsive care to the needs of the patient and family.
• Treat families as full partners with decision making processes regarding their child's care, which includes offering information, services and support in a collaborative and respectful manner.
• Customer Service- Act as a customer advocate and strive to better meet the needs of, and to support, patients and/or families.
• Utilize a customer focus to complete assignments and/or interact with customers in a courteous, attentive and conscientious manner.
• Respond quickly to parent requests and concerns.
• Provide appropriate education/information to patients and/or families.
• Collaboration- Work collaboratively/cooperatively with others and follow complex direction to resolve problems and achieve goals.
• Develop positive working relationships with peers/colleagues and acknowledges others skills, experience, knowledge, creativity and contributions.
• Share knowledge and/or provide support for team members.
• Contribute to and promote a positive and professional work environment/atmosphere.
• Data Management- Manage records per department policy.
• Assist with collection of data for various forms.
• Obtain consent and release of information forms when indicated.
• Maintain patient files, records and other information.
• Demonstrate adherence to established documentation practices with accurate and detailed data entry and document management.
• Laboratory Work and Testing- May manage specimens per protocols.
• Maintain knowledge of all routine testing processes and retrieve test results.
• Communicate normal lab results as appropriately delegated.
• The Medical Assistant with the required training, education and demonstration of clinical competency, performs delegated clinical and administrative duties under the supervision of a nurse or licensed physician.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent Graduate of a program in Medical Assisting AND No directly related experience OR Completion of a formal medical services training program of the US armed forces OR 1 year of work experience in a related job discipline

ABOUT US

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. Cincinnati Children's is: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

EEO/VETERAN/DISABILITY

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.