Medical Assistant - Infectious Disease

Job Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant with the required training, education and demonstration of clinical competency performs delegated clinical and administrative duties under the supervision of a nurse or licensed physician. The role includes the following responsibilities:

• Patient Care – Provide competent technical and clinical services, assist care providers with procedures and physical exams, prepare patients for examination and treatment. Provide care consistent with family-centered and medical home models, and support culturally competent care.
• Customer Service – Act as a customer advocate, respond quickly to parent requests, provide education and information to patients and families in a courteous, attentive manner.
• Collaboration – Work collaboratively with peers, acknowledge others’ skills and contributions, share knowledge to promote a professional work environment.
• Data Management – Maintain patient files and records per policy, obtain consent and release forms, ensure accurate documentation.
• Laboratory Work and Testing – Manage specimens per protocols, maintain knowledge of routine testing processes, retrieve and communicate test results as delegated.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a medical assisting program, with no directly related experience, or completion of a formal medical services training program of the U.S. armed forces, or at least 1 year of work experience in a related discipline.
• Ability to work independently within the Infectious Disease department and provide coverage for International Adoption and Travel services as needed.

• Professionalism, effective communication, attention to detail.
• Previous pediatric healthcare experience.
• Experience administering injections.
• Strong office skills supporting care coordination.
• Experience with healthcare/office software (e.g., EPIC, data spreadsheets).

• Location:
  
  S
• Department:
  Amb Svcs Infectious Disease
• Shift: Day (USA)
• Schedule:
  
  Full time
• Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  32
• FTE: 0.8
• Employee Status:
  Regular

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.