Therapy Aide - Speech Pathology Westerville

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Childrens Hospital in Cleveland is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support pediatric therapy services under direct supervision. The role includes preparing treatment areas, maintaining inventory, assisting with adaptive equipment, and transporting patients and records with confidentiality.

Preferred candidates have healthcare experience, a high school diploma, CPR certification within 60 days, and strong customer service and teamwork skills to thrive in a busy,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Health care experience preferred.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant or STNA preferred; CPR certification within 60 days of hire or post expiration is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment areas and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Assist with fabrication and application of adaptive equipment and splints.
• Transport patients and records while maintaining confidentiality.
• Perform general office duties and collect/report data to support operations.
• Coordinate volunteers and observe therapy sessions as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview:

Full Time, 40 hours can be 5 days a week or 4 ten-hour days.

Job Description Summary:

Supports therapy services through the performance of administrative and clinical duties such as maintaining assigned areas and inventory, collecting and reporting data, and assisting with patient care under direct supervision.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:
Maintains a safe and clean environment, performing routine maintenance and environmental rounds. Prepares treatment areas for therapy. Monitors and maintains inventory of supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock and proper functioning. Assists with the fabrication and application of adaptive equipment, orthopedic soft goods, and splints. Assists with the transportation of patients, records, equipment, and supplies, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. Performs general office duties and administrative functions to support departmental operations. Collects and reports data. Coordinates and monitors departmental volunteers and individuals wishing to observe therapy. Attends to patients’ personal needs during therapy and assists in the performance of patient-related activities under the direct supervision.

Education Requirement:
High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Licensure Requirement:
(not specified)

Certifications:
Certified Medical Assistant or STNA, preferred. CPR certificationno later than 60 days post hire or post expiration, required.

Skills:
Excellent customer service and organizational skills. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask, problem solve, and function in team setting.

Experience:
Health care experience, preferred. Experience working with children, preferred.

Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Sitting, Working Outdoors

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Computer skills, Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Patient Equipment, Squat/kneel

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
(not specified)

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"