Medical Assistant I

Akron Children's Hospital•Akron, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support for patients under the direction of a Provider and/or licensed Nurse. This is a part-time, onsite position scheduled for 16 hours per week on nights, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The position has a 0.300000 FTE.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an approved, valid Medical Assistant Program, EMT Program, or Paramedic Program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) training from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of and experience with medical terminology.
Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software.
No prior relevant experience required.
No supervisory experience required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in phlebotomy.
Experience working in a healthcare environment.
Experience with an electronic medical record such as EPIC or similar software.
Medical Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examination; take and record vital signs; perform phlebotomy as needed; and administer medications as directed by Providers according to policy and procedure.
Collect data contributing to the assessment and evaluation of individualized care and needs of assigned patients, including discharge plans, under the direction of the Licensed Nurse.
Collect, process, and submit laboratory specimens in accordance with policy and procedure.
Communicate patient findings and pertinent information to the Provider and/or Licensed Nurse using appropriate communication and documentation processes.
Document care accurately and promptly in the EPIC system.
Perform point-of-service activities such as appointment scheduling, visit preparation, co-payment collection, and patient tracking as needed.
Perform department-specific clinical duties such as POCT, hearing and vision screenings, and other procedures.
Perform routine tasks and general office duties such as faxing, copying, and filing as needed.
Clean, stock, and prepare examination rooms.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
Follow safety policies and procedures in delivering care to help assure a safe environment for patients, families, and staff members.
Perform other duties as assigned.