Pediatric Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Admin Support

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist in providing quality patient care and handling required administrative tasks. You will support clinical duties, take vital signs, and manage patient communications under supervision.

Ideal candidates have an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience and CPR certification. The role involves multitasking, data entry, and proficiency with EMR systems in a pediatric setting, with four days per week plus one

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or five years of equivalent experience.
• CPR certification required (AHA Heart saver with pediatric content) or Healthcare Provider or Red Cross equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence, documents, and reports of varying complexity and confidentiality.
• Schedule patient appointments and provide follow-up and reminder calls.
• Assist with clinical tasks: rooming patients, taking vital signs, heights and weights, and screening questions.
• Provide basic patient care and administer approved medications under RN/LPN delegation.
• Document data in the medical record and report abnormalities to a licensed professional.
• May serve as a preceptor for orientation and training of new staff, float staff and students.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Professional conduct

Data entry

EMR proficiency

Computer literacy

Education

Medical Assistant program

Five years experience

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist in providing quality patient care and handling required administrative tasks. You will support clinical duties, take vital signs, and manage patient communications under supervision.

Ideal candidates have an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience and CPR certification. The role involves multitasking, data entry, and proficiency with EMR systems in a pediatric setting, with four days per week plus one