Medical Assistant I
Company: Akron Children's Hospital
Location: Akron
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Full Time (36 hours per week) Must be able to work as early as
7:30am and as late as 7:00pm M-F, rotating Saturday mornings Onsite
for Fairlawn Pediatric Practice Summary: The Medical Assistant role
provides clinical and administrative support for patients under the
direction of a Provider and/or licensed Nurse. 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
task 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 Technical
Expertise Experience in phlebotomy is preferred. Knowledge of and
experience in medical terminology is required. Experience working
in healthcare environment is preferred. Experience working in
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is
required. Experience working in electronic medical record (i.e.,
EPIC) or similar software is preferred. Education and Experience
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. Certification: Medical Assistant certification preferred.
Years of relevant experience: no experience required. Years of
experience supervising: None. . Full Time FTE: 0.900000 Status:
Onsite
Keywords: Akron Children's Hospital, Strongsville , Medical Assistant I, Administration, Clerical , Akron, Ohio
