School Medical Assistant I - EAST PALESTINE

Akron Children's Hospital•Akron, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Medical Assistant I provides clinical and administrative support for patients under the direction of a Provider and/or licensed Nurse. The position is onsite in East Palestine and works 0900–1530 Monday through Friday while school is in session. It is part-time, with a 0.56 FTE. A taxable $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

Knowledge of and experience in medical terminology.
Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an approved, valid Medical Assistant Certificate Program, EMT Program, or Paramedic Program. Employees hired into School Health before March 2023 may receive credit for relevant years of experience in lieu of the program requirement.
Basic Life Support (BLS) training from the American Heart Association.
No relevant work experience required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a healthcare environment.
Experience working with an electronic medical record, such as EPIC, or similar software.
Medical Assistant certification (CMA or R.M.A.).

Responsibilities

Interface with patients and families of Akron Children’s Hospitals.
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 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 school medical record.
Perform department-specific clinical duties, such as point-of-care testing (POCT), hearing and vision screenings, and other procedures.
Perform routine tasks and general office duties, including faxing, copying, and filing, as needed.
Clean, stock, and prepare examination rooms.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with patients/students, families, school personnel, and colleagues.
Complete all assignments during scheduled working hours.
Follow safety policies and procedures to help assure a safe care environment for patients, families, and staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.