Medical Assistant I - Bariatric Care

Medical Assistant I - Bariatric Care

Summa Health - Akron City Campus

Full-Time / 40 Hours / Days (M-F 8a-4:30p)

Hire on Incentive - $1,500

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.


Summary :
Participates with the care teams in Summa Health to provide patient focused care. Is able to maintain and adapt to daily operations, interpret and execute provided instructions, and work reliably with professionalism in a medical office environment.

Formal Education Required :
a. Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program


Experience & Training Required :
a. One (1) year related medical office experience; or externship; or associated experience or education

Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
a. Knowledge of medical terminology.
b. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and EMR.
c. Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team.
d. Maintain HIPAA confidentiality.
e. Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
f. Ability to travel between locations as needed within the medical group.
g. Required ability to handle bodily fluids and possible exposure to communicable disease.
h. For SHMG (medical group) employees: Ability to obtain Basic Life Support certification within six months of hire with Summa Health and ability to maintain the BLS certification.
i. Must pass yearly clinical skill competencies

Level of Physical Demands:
a. Medium: Exerts 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force continuously to move objects. Ability to bend, stand, and walk for extended time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$19.23/hr - $23.08/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.

• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Education Assistance
• Daily Pay