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Company Name: Akron Children's Hospital

About Akron Children’s Hospital

Akron Children’s Hospital has been providing care for children since 1890. We are proud to be ranked among the nation’s best pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report. With multiple hospital campuses, regional health centers, and over 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we strive to make high-quality care easily accessible for today’s busy families. In 2020, we provided over 1.1 million patient encounters. Our health care system also operates neonatal and pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional health care partners. Every year, our Children’s Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. We are here for families whenever and wherever they need us, offering virtual visits through our Quick Care Online platform and Akron Children’s Anywhere app. Learn more at akronchildrens.org.

Our Promises

1. To treat every child as we would our own
2. To treat others as they would like to be treated
3. To turn no child away for any reason

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where all patients, families, and staff from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences are welcomed, included, and can thrive.

Position Details

• Position: Medical Assistant
• Employment Type: Full-time, 40 hours/week
• Shift: Varied day shifts
• Work Location: Onsite
• Sign-on Bonus: $2,000 (taxable), available

Summary:

The role of a Medical Assistant is to provide clinical and administrative support for patients under the direction of a Provider and/or licensed Nurse.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients for examination, record vital signs, perform phlebotomy as required, and administer medications as directed by Providers following policies and procedures
• Collect data that contributes to the assessment and evaluation of individualized care and needs of assigned patients, including discharge plans, under the direction of a Licensed Nurse
• Collect, process, and submit laboratory specimens following policies and procedures
• Communicate patient findings and relevant information to Providers and/or Licensed Nurses using appropriate communication/documentation processes
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of care within the EPIC system
• Perform point-of-service activities such as appointment scheduling, visit preparation, co-payment collection, and patient tracking as needed
• Perform department-specific clinical duties, such as POCT, hearing and vision screenings, and other procedures
• Perform routine tasks and general office duties, including faxing, copying, filing, etc.
• Clean, stock, and prepare examination rooms
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues
• Follow safety policies and procedures to provide a safe environment for patients, families, and staff members
• Perform any other duties assigned

Other Requirements:

Technical Expertise:

• Experience in phlebotomy is preferred
• Knowledge of and experience in medical terminology is required
• Experience working in a healthcare environment is preferred
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required
• Experience working with electronic medical records (e.g., 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
• Medical Assistant certification preferred
• No prior experience required
• No supervisory experience required

If you are interested in joining our team, please respond to this ad with your updated resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about your rights and the law by clicking on the link: EEOC Know Your Rights.