Medical Assistant at Family Allergy & Asthma

Spring Garden Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Effective Communication, Medical Terminology, EMR, CPR Certification, Computer Skills, Patient Care, Documentation, Scheduling, Organizational Skills, Teamwork, Patient Advocacy, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Customer Service

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description Job Title: Medical Assistant Employment Classification: Non-exempt, Hourly, Monday-Friday and every other Saturday Position Summary The Medical Assistant is responsible for demonstrating knowledge and application of job duties within scope of practice and functions under the direction of his/her manager(s) and/or Director(s); respectfully interacts with all levels of staff; provides direct care, as needed, during assigned duty hours; participates in department activities; promotes independence; adherence to the attendance policy; encourages socialization; advocates for the quality of life of our patients while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulatory and organizational standards; supports the company’s core values. Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: Get rooms ready for patients and prepare for patients each morning Escort patients to a treatment room and prepare them for the doctor’s visit Assist the doctor with tasks/procedures as ordered Send prescriptions, complete care plans, and discharge summaries Complete documentation in EMR Scan any documents related to patients Schedule appointments for outpatient procedures Keep clinical area and exam rooms organized Re-stock area, as needed, and order supplies through the approved clinic procedure Keep samples and sample bags stocked on shelves Prepare patient information folders Prepare patient charts for upcoming appointments Check patients in/out as needed Other relevant duties as assigned by Manager/Director Requirements Abilities, Knowledge and Skills Effective communication skills to include: Ability to fluently speak and read English Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, handbooks, policies, patient care plans and procedure manuals Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written, with all levels of staff and patients Education, Prior Work Experience, Special Skill and Knowledge Requirements: High school diploma Certified Medical Assistant Minimum of 2 years of experience in Medical Assisting preferred Previous experience in allergy desired Knowledge of medical terminology CPR certification required Strong computer skills Experience with EMR preferred Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical Demands The physical demands described, here, are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the physical demands. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, bend and sit. On average, injection room or clinic staff may be standing or walking 80% of their shift. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Specific communication abilities required by this job include the ability to talk and hear in order to converse with others, discern, convey, express oneself, and exchange information. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; lighting is in the standard range. The employee is subject to infectious waste, potential exposure to allergens in concentrated forms, diseases and conditions. EEOC Compliance Family Allergy & Asthma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Please use link to complete this survey to be considered: https://go.cultureindex.com/s/kgvM7SYDhF

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant is responsible for preparing treatment rooms, escorting patients, assisting doctors, and maintaining documentation. They also ensure the clinical area is organized and stocked with necessary supplies.