Medical Assistant at Primecare

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Assistant, Clerical Experience, Effective Communication, Medical Terminology, Office Equipment, Medical Equipment, Vital Signs, Intake Screening, Lab Specimens, Tuberculin Skin Testing, Confidentiality, Universal Precautions, Typing Skills, Telephone Manners, Pleasant Attitude

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for enthusiastic and hard-working Certified Medical Assistants to work full-time in the Medical Department at the Lehigh County Prison located in Allentown, PA. The ideal Medical Assistant should be upbeat and maintain a pleasant working attitude when dealing with staff and patients. Full time nightshift - every other weekend required. Can be 8- or 12-hour shifts QUALIFICATIONS: A. High school graduate. B. Completion of an approved Medical Assistant/Secretary program. C. Clerical experience; ability to type. D. Effective communication skills and telephone manners. E. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. F. Working knowledge of office equipment and medical equipment. G. Working knowledge of medical terminology. Requirements The Medical Assistant will be responsible for a variety of daily tasks and duties including performing the initial intake screening on new receptions, 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 for 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 filing system and confidentiality of information at all times. - Following universal precautions at all times. - Maintaining pleasant working attitude. - Any/all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or delegated

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant will perform initial intake screenings, take vital signs, and complete intake forms. They will also prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas, verify medications, and administer tests as required.