Medical Assistant - Liberty Clinics - Part-Time

Cincinnati Children's • Liberty, LA

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant, with the required training, education, and demonstrated clinical competency, performs delegated clinical and administrative duties under the supervision of a nurse or licensed physician. The role provides technical and clinical services, assists care providers with procedures and physical exams, prepares patients for examination and treatment, and provides care consistent with family-centered care and medical home models. The Medical Assistant responds to the needs of patients and families with flexible, culturally competent, and respectful care, and supports families as partners in decisions about a child’s care.

The role also supports customer service, collaboration, records and data management, and laboratory work and testing. Responsibilities include addressing patient and family requests, providing appropriate education and information, maintaining accurate documentation and patient records, managing specimens according to protocols when needed, and communicating normal lab results as appropriately delegated.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assisting program with no directly related experience, or completion of a formal medical services training program of the U.S. armed forces, or one year of work experience in a related job discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent technical and clinical services and flex daily needs according to CCHMC policy, best practice guidelines, and department needs.
• Assist care providers with procedures and physical exams; prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Provide care consistent with family-centered care and medical home models, responding flexibly and respectfully to the needs of patients and families.
• Treat families as partners in decision-making by offering information, services, and support collaboratively and respectfully.
• Act as a customer advocate; interact courteously and attentively, respond quickly to parent requests and concerns, and provide appropriate education and information.
• Collaborate with others, follow complex direction to resolve problems and achieve goals, share knowledge and support team members, and contribute to a positive professional work environment.
• Manage records according to department policy; assist with data collection; obtain consent and release-of-information forms when indicated; maintain patient files and other information; and document accurately.
• Manage specimens according to protocols when needed, maintain knowledge of routine testing processes, retrieve test results, and communicate normal lab results as appropriately delegated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED