Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description

Is your job in healthcare not what you thought it would be? Ready for a change? Alere Family Health is growing and is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team. Be a part of an innovative practice model (direct primary care) providing care to a diverse population of patients from newborns to the elderly. This is a unique opportunity that offers the benefits of a small family friendly office along with a good work-life balance. Our employees are never bored but also do not have an overwhelming work environment as can be found in larger medical offices. We work together as a team and treat each other like family. Office visits are 30-60 minutes in length. Typically 6-8 patients/day. Get to know and truly care for your patients. Practice is limited to ~600 patients / provider. Triage calls, dispense medications, draw blood, provide immunizations, assist with procedures - no two days are ever the same. The result is a better healthcare experience both for the patients and our staff. Location: Alere Family Health, 334 Hartman Bridge Rd, Ronks, PA Position Type: Full-time, but willing to consider Part-time (25-40 hours/week) Hours: 40 hours/week Monday-Friday. No evening, weekend or call responsibilities. Requirements: ? High school diploma or general equivalent (GED) ? Completion of a Medical Assistant training program or Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited institution ? CPR Certification ? Experience in Primary Care / Family Medicine office setting Job Responsibilities - Qualified individuals must have the ability to perform the following duties: Administrative: ? Front desk reception ? Answers phones and schedules appointments ? Greets patients, completion of registration forms, and escorts to exam rooms ? Files and maintains medical and financial records ? Prepares and types correspondence ? Processes mail ? Purchases and maintains supplies and equipment ? Performs accounting, billing, and banking procedures ? Arranges for hospital admissions and outside referrals ? Calls in prescriptions to the pharmacy ? Assists with prior authorization requests ? Uses communication skills with appropriate medical terminology ? Follows appropriate legal and ethical professional conduct ? Performs other position-related duties as assigned Clinical: ? Measures and records vital signs ? Records patient interview, history, and chief complaint ? Provides patient education with regards to medications, management of diseased, home treatments and special diets ? Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests ? Assists physician with exams ? Phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens ? Performs routine in office lab tests consistent with training and clinical policies ? Performs EKGs ? Performs spirometry ? Prepares and administers medications and immunizations with physician authorization ? Changes dressings, applies bandages, and other first aid procedures ? Uses CPR skills when necessary ? Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks and sterilizes instruments ? Practices OSHA safety standards ? Performs accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times ? Performs other position-related duties as assigned Other Responsibilities: ? Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures ? Respects cultural and religious practices of patients ? Upholds HIPAA regulations ? Punctual and dependent for work Alere Family Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour Benefits: ? 401(k) ? 401(k) matching ? Paid time off Medical Specialty: ? Primary Care Schedule: ? Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Apply Job!