Medical Assistant I

Akron Children's9 months ago
Perry Heights, OH, United States
On-site
Part-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Compensation: New Rates of Pay & $2,000 Sign on bonus available.Benefits: Bonus paid in full with first paycheck.Schedule: Part-time, 24 hours/week, variable day shift (7:30am - 6:00pm).Location: Onsite.
Summary: The Medical Assistant role provides clinical and administrative support for patients under the direction of a Provider and/or licensed Nurse.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepares patients for examination; takes and records vital signs; performs phlebotomy as needed; administers medications as directed by the Providers according to policy and procedure
  • Collects data that contributes to the assessment and evaluation of individualized care and needs of assigned patients, including discharge plans, under the direction of the Licensed Nurse
  • Collects, processes, and submits laboratory specimens in accordance with policy and procedure
  • Communicates patient findings and pertinent information to the Provider and/or Licensed Nurse utilizing appropriate communication/documentation processes
  • Accurate and timely documentation of care within EPIC system
  • Performs point-of-service activities such as appointment scheduling, visit preparation, co-payment collection and patient tracking as needed
  • Performs clinical duties that are department specific such as POCT, hearing and vision screenings, and any other procedures
  • Performs routine tasks and general office duties such as faxing, copying, filing, etc. as needed
  • Cleans, stocks, and prepares examination rooms
  • Develops and maintains positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues
  • Follows safety policies and procedures in the delivery of care to assure a safe environment for patients, families, and other staff members
  • Other duties assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Completion of an approved (valid) Medical Assistant Program, EMT Program, or Paramedic Program is required.
  • Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) training from the American Heart Association is required.
  • Knowledge of and experience in medical terminology is required.
  • Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.
  • Years of relevant experience: no experience required.
  • Years of experience supervising: None.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in phlebotomy is preferred.
  • Experience working in a healthcare environment is preferred.
  • Experience working in an electronic medical record system (i.e., EPIC) or similar software is preferred.
  • Certification: Medical Assistant certification preferred.

Benefits & Perks

  • Benefits: Bonus paid in full with first paycheck.

Required Skills

EPIC (Electronic Medical Record)
Patient Preparation
Laboratory Specimen Collection
Clinical Documentation
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Appointment Scheduling
Vital Signs Measurement
Medical Terminology
Office Administration
Phlebotomy