School Medical Assistant I - WOODRIDGE LOCAL SCHOOLS

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Woodridge Local Schools is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support under the direction of a Provider and/or licensed Nurse. The role operates M-F during the school year, onsite at the district facility.

Your duties include preparing students for exams, recording vitals, phlebotomy as needed, and medication administration per policy. You will document in the school medical record and assist with routine office tasks and safety procedures.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Actively interfaces with patients and families.
• Prepares patients for examination; takes vitals; performs phlebotomy as needed; administers medications as directed by Providers per policy and procedure.
• Collects data contributing to assessments under supervision.
• Collects, processes, and submits laboratory specimens per policy.
• Communicates patient findings to the Provider/Nurse with proper documentation.
• Accurate and timely documentation of care in the school medical record.
• Performs department-specific duties such as POCT and screenings.
• Performs routine office tasks (faxing, copying, filing) as needed.
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares examination rooms.
• Develops positive relationships with patients, families, school personnel and colleagues.
• Completes all assignments during scheduled hours.
• Follows safety policies to maintain a safe environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Healthcare environment experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certificate Program (MA), EMT or Paramedic Program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Medical Assistant certification preferred (CMA or RMA)

No prior experience required

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

EPIC EMR experience

Job description

Woodridge Local Schools | Part-Time | M-F while school is in session 730a-230p | 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.)
• 5. Years of relevant experience: no experience required
• 6. Years of experience supervising: None

Part Time

FTE: 0.600000

Status: Onsite