About the Role
The Medical Assistant performs delegated clinical and administrative duties under the supervision of a nurse or licensed physician, contributing to the goal of making children's health better through a holistic team approach.
Responsibilities
- Provide competent technical and clinical services, adapting to daily needs based on policy, best practices, and department requirements.
- Assist care providers with patient procedures and physical examinations.
- Prepare patients for examinations and treatments.
- Deliver care consistent with family-centered care and medical home models.
- Provide flexible, culturally competent, and responsive care to patients and families.
- Engage families as partners in decision-making regarding their child's care.
- Act as a customer advocate, striving to meet and support patient and family needs.
- Utilize a customer focus to complete assignments and interact courteously and conscientiously.
- Respond promptly to parent requests and concerns.
- Provide appropriate education and information to patients and families.
- Work collaboratively to resolve problems and achieve goals.
- Develop positive working relationships with colleagues and acknowledge their contributions.
- Share knowledge and support team members.
- Contribute to and promote a positive and professional work environment.
- Manage records according to department policy.
- Assist with data collection for various forms.
- Obtain consent and release of information forms when necessary.
- Maintain patient files, records, and other information.
- Demonstrate adherence to documentation practices with accurate data entry and management.
- Manage specimens according to protocols.
- Maintain knowledge of routine testing processes and retrieve test results.
- Communicate normal lab results as delegated.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of a program in Medical Assisting AND No directly related experience OR Completion of a formal medical services training program of the US armed forces OR 1 year of work experience in a related job discipline.
Location
- Location A
Work Type
- Part time
- Regular
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of a program in Medical Assisting
- Completion of a formal medical services training program of the US armed forces
About the Company
- At Cincinnati Children’s, the goal is to make children’s health better through a holistic team approach in patient care and scientific advancement.
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals nationally for over 15 years.
- Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding.
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) and America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025).
- Noted as one of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune.
- Consistently certified as a great place to work.
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability.
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
- Embraces innovation and empowers teams with tools to work smarter and care better, supporting the responsible use of artificial intelligence.
Equal Opportunity
- Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all 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.
- EEO/Veteran/Disability
