Medical Assistant - Wound Care

Summa Health

Wadsworth (OH)

On-site

USD 26,491 - 31,795

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Education Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Summa Health in Wadsworth, Ohio is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant for 24-hour weekly shifts. The role requires a graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program and one year of related experience. Responsibilities include providing patient-focused care, maintaining daily operations, and working within a team. Skills required include knowledge of medical terminology and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Competitive pay range of $19.23 to $23.08 per hour with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

One year related medical office experience; or externship; or associated experience or education.
Ability to travel between locations as needed within the medical group.
Required ability to obtain Basic Life Support certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

Participate with the care teams in providing patient-focused care.
Maintain and adapt to daily operations in a medical office environment.
Interpret and execute provided instructions.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication skills

Ability to maintain HIPAA confidentiality

Ability to handle bodily fluids

Education

Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

8am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday, Benefit Eligible

Part Time, 24-Hour Week, 3-8-Hour Shifts

Summa Health Wadsworth-Rittman Medical Center

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary Participates with the care teams in Summa Health to provide patient focused care. Is able to maintain and adapt to daily operations, interpret and execute provided instructions, and work reliably with professionalism in a medical office environment.

Formal Education Required

Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program

Experience & Training Required

One (1) year related medical office experience; or externship; or associated experience or education

Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications

Knowledge of medical terminology.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and EMR.
Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team.
Maintain HIPAA confidentiality.
Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
Ability to travel between locations as needed within the medical group.
Required ability to handle bodily fluids and possible exposure to communicable disease.
For SHMG (medical group) employees: Ability to obtain Basic Life Support certification within six months of hire with Summa Health and ability to maintain the BLS certification.
Must pass yearly clinical skill competencies

Level of Physical Demands

Medium: Exerts 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force continuously to move objects. Ability to bend, stand, and walk for extended time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$19.23/hr - $23.08/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.