Medical Assistant - Part Time

Shriners Hospitals for Children; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist in patient care and maintain clinic flow. The role involves obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and supporting nurses and physicians. This position offers a chance to work in a compassionate environment dedicated to improving children's lives.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans

403(b) plan with company match

Employer-sponsored continuing education

School Loan Forgiveness Program

Qualifications

• Assists nurses with patient care and clinic flow.
• Obtains patient vital signs and charts in the EMR.

Responsibilities

• Introduces self to patient/family and obtains vital signs.
• Prepares patient for exam or procedure.
• Assists RNs and physicians with procedures.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Certified Medical Assistant

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Why Shriners?

Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties healthcare system. With multiple hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers, and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Our mission is to change and improve lives by caring for our patients, conducting research to gain knowledge and develop new treatments, and providing educational opportunities for physicians and other healthcare professionals.

4 locations ranked on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Children’s Hospitals for pediatric orthopedicsWinner of 9 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Awards and 5 Pinnacle of Excellence Awards for Patient Experience (2023)$20 million in annual funding for innovative research in genomics, clinical motional analysis, and other forms of translational research.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans. Benefits eligibility from day one403(b) plan with generous company match and 457(b) deferred compensation plansEmployer-sponsored continuing education and trainingEmployer-provided professional liability coverageEmployer-sponsored life insurance and short-term disability insurance coverageSchool Loan Forgiveness Program and PSLF eligibilityVoluntary benefits: long-term disability insurance, critical illness and accident insurance, hospital indemnity, legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance

Job Overview

The Medical Assistant assists nurses with the delivery of patient care by maintaining clinic flow and obtaining routine clinical information on patients. Performs / assists with routine physical care of patients, obtains and maintains clinic supplies, provides light clinical assistant.

Three 8 hour shifts every pay period, scheduled between Monday through Friday, 8AM-4:30PM.

Responsibilities

•Introduces self to patient/family placing them at ease with upcoming procedures, exams, etc.•Obtains patient vital signs (height, weight, temperature, head circumference 24 month of age) and charts in the EMR.•Recognizes variance from normal and reports to RN.•Demonstrates an understanding of the policies and procedures required by the job including but not limited to:-->Escorts patient/family to exam room/ancillary departments.-->Prepares patient for exam or procedure (e.g. gown, shorts, casting needs).-->Competent in application of orthotics with RN supervision.-->Assists RNs and physicians in cast removal and application procedures.-->Assists physicians while examining patients when RNs are unavailable.

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from American Association of Medical Assistants(AAMA)

Preferred:

• Two years' experienceas a Medical Assistant
• One year electronic medical record experience and/or medical terminology

Shriners Children’s is an EOE/Drug-Free, Smoke-Free Workplace.

Shriners Children’s values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

In accordance with local and system policies, all SHC employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to be eligible for hire.