C

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center

Pediatric hospital, research, and medical education

Medical Assistant

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeLouisiana, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A graduate of a Medical Assisting program with no directly related experience; completion of a formal medical services training program of the U.S. Armed Forces; or one year of work experience in a related job discipline is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide competent technical and clinical services and adapt daily work to CCHMC policy, best-practice guidelines, and department needs.
  • Assist care providers with procedures and physical examinations of patients.
  • Prepare patients for examination and treatment and provide care consistent with family-centered care and medical-home models.
  • Provide flexible, culturally competent, and responsive care to patients and families, treating families as partners in care decisions by offering information, services, and support collaboratively and respectfully.
  • Act as a customer advocate, support patients and families, complete assignments courteously and attentively, respond promptly to parent requests and concerns, and provide appropriate education and information.
  • Collaborate with others and follow complex direction to resolve problems and achieve goals; build positive working relationships and acknowledge colleagues’ skills, experience, knowledge, creativity, and contributions; share knowledge or support team members; and contribute to a positive professional work environment.
  • Manage records according to department policy, assist with data collection, obtain consent and release-of-information forms when indicated, maintain patient files and records, and enter and manage data accurately and in accordance with documentation practices.
  • Manage specimens according to protocols when needed, maintain knowledge of routine testing processes, retrieve test results, and communicate normal laboratory results as appropriately delegated.
  • Perform delegated clinical and administrative duties under the supervision of a nurse or licensed physician, after required training, education, and demonstration of clinical competency.

About the Company

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center

Pediatric hospital, research, and medical education

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is a nonprofit academic medical center that provides pediatric care across the spectrum—from routine well-child visits to treatment of rare and complex illnesses—and serves as the Department of Pediatrics for the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Care is delivered by pediatric specialists in hospital and clinic settings, while researchers and educators translate findings into better treatments and train residents and fellows. It differentiates itself by combining patient care with university-backed pediatric research and education at scale, along with a commitment to equality and an inclusive environment for staff, patients, and families. Its goal is to improve child health by delivering high-quality care, advancing medical knowledge through research, and training the next generation of pediatric professionals.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$18.4M
Headquarters
Cincinnati, OH
Founded
1883

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center

See more jobs