This position performs in both the clinical and clerical functions of the clinic. The Medical Assistant position performs routine clinical skills for patient care, which includes taking vital signs, weight, height, and assisting with procedures, as needed. The Medical Assistant is responsible for documenting in EPIC, ensuring that all needed documentation is complete in time for the provider to dictate a note and close an encounter in an expedient manner. The Medical Assistant is responsible for patient flow, chaperoning, stocking of rooms, ordering of tests and supplies. This position is also responsible for appropriate service delegated by the RN, nurse practitioner, or physician. Interacts with other department personnel to maintain timely patient flow to provide appropriate care and quality customer service.

Education:

• HSD/GED is required
• Completion of a program in Medical Assisting is required

Certification/Licensure:

• CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) or CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant is required
• CPR is preferred at hire, but must be obtained within 2 weeks of start date

At Dayton Children’s, we’re your community pediatric experts, ready to provide the right care, right here, for those you love most. We are your partner in helping children lead healthy lives, making them feel better when they’re sick or hurt, and making sure that life’s obstacles don’t stop them from experiencing the joy of being a kid. Every year we see over 300,000 patient visits giving us 300,000 reasons to go above and beyond every day in providing the best care for kids.