School Medical Assistant I – AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Akron Children's Hospital; Peninsula (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Part-Time Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support for patients under the direction of a Provider and/or licensed Nurse. The role is onsite, 32 hours weekly, with daytime school-year hours.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, taking vitals, assisting with phlebotomy and medications, documenting care, and supporting office tasks. BLS, MA credentialing, and healthcare experience expectations are noted, with EPIC/Office

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Certificate Program, EMT Program, or Paramedic Program is required; prior credit may be given for experience if rules apply.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• Medical Assistant certification (CMA or RMA) preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with patients and families to provide care support.
• Prepares patients for examination; records vitals; assists with phlebotomy and medications as directed.
• Collects data for assessment and discharge planning under supervision.
• Collects and processes laboratory specimens per policy.
• Communicates findings to Providers or Nurses using proper documentation.
• Documents care accurately in the school medical record.
• Performs department-specific clinical duties such as POCT and screenings.
• Handles routine office duties (faxing, copying, filing) as needed.
• Maintains examination rooms (cleaning, stocking).
• Develops positive relationships with patients, families, and school staff.
• Completes all assignments during scheduled hours.
• Follows safety policies to ensure a safe environment for patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certificate Program

EMT Program

Paramedic Program

Tools

Microsoft Office

EPIC EMR

Job description

Part-Time 32 Hours/Wk

M-F While School Is In Session

Onsite

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.)

1. Years of relevant experience: no experience required

2. Years of experience supervising: None

Part Time

FTE: 0.560000

Status: Onsite