Medical Assistant at Primecare

Butler, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Aug, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

02 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Vital Signs, Venipuncture, Tuberculin Skin Testing, Medical Terminology, Clerical Experience, Typing, Patient Intake, Medication Verification, Medical Record Maintenance, Universal Precautions, Communication Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Medical Assistants (MAs) to work full-time in the medical department at Butler County Prison in Butler, PA. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under the supervision of an LPN. This full-time position rotates bi-weekly between day and evening shift coverage and rotates every other weekend coverage. Job Responsibilities: The Medical Assistant will be responsible for a variety of daily tasks and duties, including performing the initial intake screening on new patients, taking vital signs, and completing all appropriate intake forms per written protocol. In addition, the Medical Assistant will also be responsible for preparing and maintaining examination and treatment areas for the facility. Other responsibilities of the Medical Assistant will include: Phoning verification of medications and medical information. Obtain lab specimens as ordered by the physician (including Venipunctures). Performing various treatments ordered by a Physician. Maintaining medication records. Administering tuberculin skin testing on new intakes and on annual follow-ups due on all inmates/patients. Typing of various reports, letters, and memoranda. Answering telephone and processing calls. Maintaining the filing system and confidentiality of information at all times. Following universal precautions at all times. Maintaining a pleasant working attitude. Any/all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or delegated. This position provides a 2-week orientation period where you will be training on the job and shadowing with the nursing staff. Benefits: PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to all their employees! Standard benefits for full-time employees include: Base rate is $17.50 per hour. Shift Differential is offered in addition for second shift coverage. Single and Family health care offered (i.e., medical / prescription / dental / vision). Retirement benefits offered (i.e., 401k with discretionary company match). Generous PTO package provided. PTO will accrue at the rate of 0.0788382 per hour of straight time worked for a maximum accrual of thirteen (13) days (or 104 hours) per year of service. Additional Compensation: In addition to the hourly pay rate, PrimeCare Medical also offers Overtime Pay, Shift Differential, and Weekend Differential compensation, Premium Holiday Pay, as well as Employee Referral Bonus opportunities. (Please note that the pay range is not a sliding scale based on experience; it reflects the base pay as well as the differentials offered between shifts.) Requirements The Medical Assistant position is fast-paced, and as such, we must have someone who has the ability to multi-task and has a good grasp of patient assessment skills. In addition, the Medical Assistant must also bring some clerical experience and ability to type to the position in order to be considered. Other requirements for the Clerical Medical Assistant include: Currently hold an active Medical Assistant Certification Effective communication skills Pleasant telephone manner Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions Working knowledge of office equipment and medical equipment Working knowledge of medical terminology

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant performs initial patient intake screenings, takes vital signs, and assists with various physician-ordered treatments. They are also responsible for maintaining medical records, managing examination areas, and handling clerical duties.