Nationwide Children's Hospital·Columbus, Ohio
Provides quality patient care by performing clinical tasks such as rooming patients, taking vital signs, and administering medications. Handles administrative duties including scheduling appointments and preparing confidential medical documentation.
00am - 4:30pm.
Job Description: Summary:
Assists with the provision of quality patient care and performs required administrative tasks.
May prepare correspondence, documents, reports and other materials of varying complexity and confidentiality, sometimes requiring independent judgment. Schedules patient appointments and provides follow-up and reminder calls. Assists with various clinical tasks that include rooming of patients, vital signs, heights and weights, and any applicable screening questions. Provides basic, supportive patient care and administers approved medications under the delegation of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Collects and reports data to a licensed professional, including any abnormalities, and documents all findings in the medical record. May act as a preceptor for orientation and training of new staff, float staff and students as directed.
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or five years of equivalent experience, required.
Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.
CPR certified (American Heart Association Heart saver with pediatric content) course, or Health Care Provider course or Red Cross equivalent, required.
Strong written and verbal communications, interpersonal and problem-solving skills and professional behavior in the presence of patients and staff. Successful completion of Unlicensed Assistive Personnel orientation, and skills verification as required and provided by Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Computer familiarity and literacy with general data entry. Ability to learn and be proficient with specific computer programs, systems and Electronic Medical Record documentation.
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified)
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
Market context
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