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Medical Assistant I
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$40,639 / year median in Ohio
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Medical Assistant I LiveWell Homecare Agency Akron, OH Job Details 17 hours ago Qualifications Electronic health records (EHR) management BLS Certification Employee relationship building Care documentation High school diploma or GED Health record tracking Productivity software Managing patient records Full Job Description This Medical Assistant role provides clinical and administrative support under the supervision of a Provider and/or licensed Nurse. Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, recording vital signs, performing phlebotomy, administering medications, collecting and processing lab specimens, and communicating patient information to healthcare providers. The role also involves accurate documentation within the EPIC system, scheduling appointments, managing patient flow, and performing department-specific clinical tasks such as point-of-care testing and screenings. Additional duties include office tasks like faxing and filing, maintaining examination rooms, and fostering positive relationships with patients and colleagues. Qualifications require a high school diploma, completion of a recognized Medical Assistant or related program, and BLS certification. Preferred experience includes phlebotomy, medical terminology, and healthcare environment familiarity. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic medical records is necessary. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, communicative, and committed to safety in patient care.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance