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Company Name: Akron Children's Hospital

About Akron Children’s Hospital At Akron Children’s Hospital, we have been providing care for children since 1890. Our pediatric specialties are ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. With multiple hospital campuses, regional health centers, and over 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we make it convenient for busy families to access high-quality care. In 2020, we had over 1.1 million patient encounters, and we also operate neonatal and pediatric units in partner hospitals. Our Children’s Home Care Group nurses make thousands of in-home visits every year, and our School Health nurses oversee clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. We offer Quick Care Online virtual visits and the Akron Children’s Anywhere app to ensure we are available for families whenever and wherever they need us. 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 looking for individuals who are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where patients, families, and staff from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences feel welcome, included, and can thrive. About the Position: School Health Medical Assistant Cuyahoga Falls School District Monday-Friday While school is in session Summary: The role of Medical Assistant in School Health provides clinical and administrative support to patients under the direction of a Provider and/or licensed Nurse. Responsibilities: 1. Actively engage with patients and families of Akron Children’s Hospitals. 2. Prepare patients for examination, take and record vital signs, perform phlebotomy as needed, and administer medications as directed by Providers following policy and procedure. 3. Collect 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. 4. Collect, process, and submit laboratory specimens according to policy and procedure. 5. Communicate patient findings and relevant information to the Provider and/or Licensed Nurse using appropriate communication/documentation methods. 6. Accurately and promptly document care within the school medical record. 7. Perform department-specific clinical duties such as point-of-care testing, hearing and vision screenings, and other procedures. 8. Perform routine tasks and general office duties, such as faxing, copying, and filing, as needed. 9. Clean, stock, and prepare examination rooms. 10. Develop and maintain positive relationships with patients/students, families, school personnel, and colleagues. 11. Complete all assigned tasks during scheduled working hours. 12. Follow safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, families, and staff. 13. Perform any other duties as assigned. Other Information: Technical Expertise 1. Knowledge of and experience in medical terminology is required. 2. Experience working in a healthcare environment is preferred. 3. Experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required. 4. Experience working with electronic medical records (such as EPIC) or similar software is preferred. Education and Experience 1. High School Diploma or equivalent is required. 2. Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Certificate Program (MA), EMT Program, or Paramedic Program is required. Candidates hired into School Health prior to March 2023 without completing one of these programs will receive credit for their relevant experience. 3. Medical Assistant certification preferred (CMA or R.M.A.). 4. No experience required. 5. No supervisory experience required. Part-time position: FTE 0.600000 Status: Onsite Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer Akron Children's Hospital is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. EEO is the law: Please click/copy-paste the link below to learn more about your rights: EEOC Know Your Rights Please fill out the form below to apply for the School Health Medical Assistant position: [HTML form here] Thank you for your interest in joining our diverse and inclusive team at Akron Children's Hospital!