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About Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital has been caring for children since 1890, and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we're making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality care they need. In 2020, our health care system provided more than 1.1 million patient encounters. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional health care partners. Every year, our Children's Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. With our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere app, we're here for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at akronchildrens.org.

OUR PROMISES

1. To treat every child as we would our own
2. To treat others as they would like to be treated
3. To turn no child away for any reason

Prior to the start date, full COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment. Full vaccination is defined as 14 days after the last received vaccination. Boosters are excluded from this requirement.

We are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included and can thrive.

Summary:
The School Medical Assistant provides school health services as directed by the School Health Services, Clinical Coordinator (Registered Nurse) to the student population serviced.

Responsibilities:
1.Provides school health services as directed by the l Registered Nurse and contracts.

2.Provides the clinical care necessary within the department, including routine, special needs and emergency first aid. Maintains appropriate student health records and documents services rendered.

3.Communicates with parents/guardians, school authorities, and allied professionals.

4.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.

5.Other duties as required.

Other information:
Technical Expertise
1.Experience in school setting is preferred.

2.Experience in healthcare is preferred.

3.Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.

Education and Experience
1.Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Medical Assisting or equivalent education/ training/experience.

2.Certification: Heartsaver AED and BLS certification is required. Medical Assistant certification is preferred.

3.Years of relevant experience: No experience necessary, new graduates welcomed. 0 to 2 years is preferred.

4.Years of experience supervising: None.

Part Time

FTE: 0.580000

Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

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