medical assistant Akron, OH
Summa Health System
Full Time
Akron, OH
108425 - 58697 USD ANNUAL Today
Job description
Summa Health Medical Group
Full-Time, Benefit Eligible
388 S. Main St, Suite 207, Akron, OH
Full-Time, Benefit Eligible
388 S. Main St, Suite 207, Akron, OH
Summary:
Participates with the care teams in Summa Health to provide patient focused care. Is able to maintain and adapt to daily operations, interpret and execute provided instructions, and work reliably with professionalism in a medical office environment.
Formal Education Required:
a. Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program.
Experience & Training Required:
a. One (1) year related medical office experience; or externship; or associated experience or education.
Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
a. Knowledge of medical terminology.
b. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and EMR.
c. Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team.
d. Maintain HIPAA confidentiality.
e. Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
f. Ability to travel between locations as needed within the medical group.
g. Required ability to handle bodily fluids and possible exposure to communicable disease.
h. Ability to obtain BLS within Summa Health.
i. Must pass yearly clinical skill competencies.
Level of Physical Demands:
a. Medium: Exerts 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force continuously to move objects. Ability to bend, stand, and walk for extended time.
Participates with the care teams in Summa Health to provide patient focused care. Is able to maintain and adapt to daily operations, interpret and execute provided instructions, and work reliably with professionalism in a medical office environment.
Formal Education Required:
a. Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program.
Experience & Training Required:
a. One (1) year related medical office experience; or externship; or associated experience or education.
Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
a. Knowledge of medical terminology.
b. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and EMR.
c. Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team.
d. Maintain HIPAA confidentiality.
e. Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
f. Ability to travel between locations as needed within the medical group.
g. Required ability to handle bodily fluids and possible exposure to communicable disease.
h. Ability to obtain BLS within Summa Health.
i. Must pass yearly clinical skill competencies.
Level of Physical Demands:
a. Medium: Exerts 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force continuously to move objects. Ability to bend, stand, and walk for extended time.
Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.
About Summa Health System
CEO: Cliff Deveny, M.D.
Revenue: $100 to $500 million (USD)
Size: 5001 to 10000 Employees
Type: Nonprofit Organization
Website: www.summahealth.org
Year Founded: 1926
Summa Health System
www.summahealth.org
Akron, OH
Cliff Deveny, M.D.
$100 to $500 million (USD)
5001 to 10000 Employees
Nonprofit Organization
Health Care Services & Hospitals
1926
