Medical Assistant - Pediatrics of Grove City

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their pediatric team. This role involves assisting with quality patient care and performing essential administrative tasks. You'll be responsible for scheduling appointments, providing follow-up calls, and supporting clinical tasks such as taking vital signs and administering medications under supervision. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families while working alongside a team of caring professionals.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 5 years of experience required.
• CPR certification required from recognized organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and perform administrative tasks.
• Schedule appointments and provide follow-up calls.
• Collect and report data to licensed professionals.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Computer literacy

Ability to learn Electronic Medical Record systems

Education

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program

Five years of equivalent experience

Job description

Medical Assistant - Pediatrics of Grove City

Apply locations: 2079 B Gantz Rd, Grove City, OH

Time type: Part time

Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago

Job requisition id: R-13734

Overview:

32 hours per week. Hours between 7:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Job Description Summary:

Assists with the provision of quality patient care and performs required administrative tasks.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• May prepare correspondence, documents, reports and other materials of varying complexity and confidentiality, sometimes requiring independent judgment.
• Schedules patient appointments and provides follow-up and reminder calls.
• Assists with various clinical tasks that include rooming of patients, vital signs, heights and weights, and any applicable screening questions.
• Provides basic, supportive patient care and administers approved medications under the delegation of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Collects and reports data to a licensed professional, including any abnormalities, and documents all findings in the medical record.
• May act as a preceptor for orientation and training of new staff, float staff and students as directed.

Education Requirement:

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or five years of equivalent experience, required.

Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)

Certifications:

CPR certified (American Heart Association Heart saver with pediatric content) course, or Health Care Provider course or Red Cross equivalent, required.

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communications, interpersonal and problem-solving skills and professional behavior in the presence of patients and staff.
• Successful completion of Unlicensed Assistive Personnel orientation, and skills verification as required and provided by Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
• Computer familiarity and literacy with general data entry.
• Ability to learn and be proficient with specific computer programs, systems and Electronic Medical Record documentation.

Experience:

• In lieu of accredited medical assistant program, five years of experience with blood pressures, temperatures, respirations, pulse, height, and weight, required.
• Pediatric experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Computer skills, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance.

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Depth perception, Electricity, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Squat/kneel.

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking.

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet