Medical Assistant II - NeuroDevelopmental Science Center

Akron Children's Hospital•Akron, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant II provides proficient clinical and administrative support for patients under the direction of a Provider and/or licensed Nurse, and assists with training needs within scope. The position is onsite at the NeuroDevelopmental Science Center and is full-time, 40 hours per week, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The role prepares patients for examinations; takes and records vital signs; performs phlebotomy as needed; administers medications as directed by Providers and in accordance with policy and procedure; collects and processes laboratory specimens; and performs department-specific clinical duties such as point-of-care testing and hearing and vision screenings. It also supports patient assessment and care documentation, patient communication, appointment and visit workflows, examination-room readiness, routine office tasks, and departmental process improvement. A taxable $2,000 sign-on bonus is available.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an approved, valid Medical Assistant, EMT, or Paramedic program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) training from the American Heart Association.
At least six months of experience as a medical assistant.
Knowledge of and experience with medical terminology.
Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software.

Nice To Haves

Experience in phlebotomy.
Experience working in a healthcare environment.
Experience with an electronic medical record system 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 and according to policy and procedure.
Collect data contributing to assessment and evaluation of assigned patients’ individualized care and needs, 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 as needed, including appointment scheduling, visit preparation, co-payment collection, and patient tracking.
Perform department-specific clinical duties, including point-of-care testing, 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.
Triage work-related issues with little assistance from the appropriate hierarchy.
Actively participate in departmental process-improvement projects.
Follow safety policies and procedures to help assure a safe environment for patients, families, and staff members.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Assist with training needs within scope.