Onsite Part-Time Medical Assistant — Phlebotomy & Admin

Akron Children's Hospital; Wadsworth (AL); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital currently seeks a Medical Assistant for a part-time, onsite role supporting providers and nurses. The position involves clinical and administrative tasks, patient preparation, vital signs, phlebotomy, and documentation in EPIC, with emphasis on teamwork and patient safety.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, completion of a recognized Medical Assistant program, BLS certification, and familiarity with MS Office and EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.
• Experience with EPIC or similar EMR is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination; takes vital signs; performs phlebotomy as directed.
• Collects data contributing to assessment and discharge planning under nurse direction.
• Collects, processes, and submits laboratory specimens per policy.
• Communicates patient findings to Provider/Nurse with proper documentation.
• Accurate and timely documentation of care within EPIC.
• Performs appointment scheduling, visit preparation, and patient tracking as needed.
• Performs department-specific clinical duties such as POCT and screenings.
• Assists with general office duties (faxing, copying, filing) as needed.
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares examination rooms.
• Maintains positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Follows safety policies to ensure a safe care environment.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Medical terminology

Healthcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of a Medical Assistant Program, EMT Program, or Paramedic Program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Medical Assistant certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

EPIC EMR

Job description

Akron Children's Hospital currently seeks a Medical Assistant for a part-time, onsite role supporting providers and nurses. The position involves clinical and administrative tasks, patient preparation, vital signs, phlebotomy, and documentation in EPIC, with emphasis on teamwork and patient safety.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, completion of a recognized Medical Assistant program, BLS certification, and familiarity with MS Office and EMR systems.