Medical Assistant at Primecare

Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Sep, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

27 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

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

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description PrimeCare Medical is looking for enthusiastic and hard-working Medical Assistants (MA) to work full-time or part-time on the day and night shifts in the medical department at the Westmoreland County Prison located in Greensburg, PA. The ideal Medical Assistant should be upbeat and maintain a pleasant working attitude when dealing with staff and patients. Available Shift: Full-Time Days (6 AM to 6 PM) with rotating weekends Full-Time Mid (9 AM to 9 PM) with rotating weekends 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. Obtaining lab specimens as ordered by the physician (to include 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 process 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. Benefits: PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability options, Generous PTO, 401k with match, and a flexible spending account. Requirements The Medical Assistant is a fast-paced position, 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 a Medical Assistant Certification OR have graduated from a Medical Assistant course and have the diploma 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, takes vital signs, and obtains lab specimens. They are also responsible for maintaining treatment areas, managing medication records, and handling clerical duties.