School Health Medical Assistant — Vital Care & Admin

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospitals is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in Nordonia Hills City Schools. The role reports to a Provider or Licensed Nurse and involves assisting with examinations, vital signs, phlebotomy, and documentation in the school medical record.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of medical terminology, a high school diploma or MA program, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Experience in healthcare environment preferred.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office applications required.
• Experience with EPIC or similar EMR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with patients and families in a school setting.
• Prepares patients for examination; takes vital signs; phlebotomy as needed; administers meds per policy.
• Collects data for assessment and discharge planning under supervision of licensed staff.
• Collects, processes, and submits laboratory specimens as directed.
• Communicates patient findings to the Provider or Licensed Nurse per documentation processes.
• Documents care accurately in the school medical record.
• Performs department-specific clinical duties (POCT, hearing and vision screenings).
• Handles routine office tasks (faxing, copying, filing) as needed.
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares examination rooms.
• Builds positive relationships with patients, families, school personnel, and colleagues.
• Completes all assignments during scheduled hours; follows safety policies.

Skills

Medical terminology

Healthcare experience

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certificate Program / EMT or Paramedic program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

MA CMA/RMA certification preferred

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Nordonia Hills City Schoos
Part-Time 36 hours/week
M-F while school is in session 8:45-3:30

Summary:

The Medical Assistant role provides clinical and administrative support for patients under the direction of a Provider and/or licensed Nurse.

Responsibilities:

1. Actively interfaces with patients and families of Akron Children's Hospitals

2. Prepares patients for examination; takes and records vital signs; performs phlebotomy as needed; administers medications as directed by the Providers according to policy and procedure

3. Collects data that contributes to the assessment and evaluation of individualized care and needs of assigned patients, including discharge plans, under the direction of the Licensed Nurse

4. Collects, processes, and submits laboratory specimens in accordance with policy and procedure

5. Communicates patient findings and pertinent information to the Provider and/or Licensed Nurse utilizing appropriate communication/documentation processes

6. Accurate and timely documentation of care within the school medical record

7. Performs clinical duties that are department specific such as POCT, hearing and vision screenings, and any other procedures

8. Perform routine task and general office duties such as faxing, copying, filing, etc. as needed

9. Cleans, stocks, and prepares examination rooms

10. Develops and maintains positive relationships with patients/students, families, school personnel and colleagues

11. Completes all assignments during scheduled working hours

12. Follows safety policies and procedures in the delivery of care to assure a safe environment for patients, families, and other staff members

13. Other duties assigned

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1. Knowledge of and experience in medical terminology is required

2. Experience working in healthcare environment is preferred

3. Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required

4. Experience working in electronic medical record (i.e., EPIC) or similar software is preferred

Education and Experience

1. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required

2. Completion of an approved (valid) Medical Assistant Certificate Program (MA), EMT Program, or Paramedic Program is required. Those hired into School Health prior to March of 2023 without completion of one (1) of these programs but has relevant years of experience will be given credit for their experience in lieu of the program requirement(s).

3.Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) training from the American Heart Association is required.

4.Credential/Certification: Medical Assistant certification preferred (CMA or R.M.A.)

5. Years of relevant experience: no experience required

6. Years of experience supervising: None

Part Time

FTE: 0.560000

Status: Onsite