MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Company: MedExpress
Location: Somerset
Posted on: October 29, 2024
Job Description:
Description
Position at MedExpress
Job Summary
The Medical Assistant is responsible for ensuring the well-being of
patients and for providing a positive, supportive environment for
patients and other staff while working in conjunction with
physicians, advanced practice clinicians, front office and clinical
staff. The successful Medical Assistant will have strong
communication skills and a dedication to customer service and
patient care.
This role is center-based and requires working in a clinical
setting. The noise level is moderate and there is a potential for
exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. It
requires the ability to stand and sit for hours at a time (with
some bending and stooping), ability to use manual dexterity in
relation to clinical requirements, and ability to lift 50 lbs.
Hours may vary based on location, patient volume, and business
needs.
Our teams utilize a collaborative working model to build
connections across our centers and communities. The primary center
for this position is [LOCATION], though you may also operate in
other local work sites on an as needed basis.
Job Requirements
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required
- Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred Work
Experience
- Medical Assistant experience preferred
- Front Desk experience preferred Required
Licenses/Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required at the time of hire (obtained
through the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association
(AHA).
- One of the following certifications is required (or must obtain
within 15 months of hire):
- CCMA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (verified through
NHA, National Healthcareer Association)
- CMA- Certified Medical Assistant (verified through AAMA,
American Association of Medical Assistant)
- RMA- Registered Medical Assistant (verified through AMT,
American Medical Technologists or AAH, American Allied Health)
- NCMA- National Certified Medical Assistant (verified through
NCCT, National Center for Competency Testing)
- NRCMA - Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant
(verified through the National Association for Health
Professionals) Additionally, CPOE certification for order entry is
required within two weeks of start date and must be kept active in
lieu of MA certification within the first 15 months of hire.
In lieu of an approved MA Certification, we will also except the
following certifications at the time of hire:
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing or LPN or RN
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician (verified through the
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians)
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Primary Responsibilities:
- Complete provider orders per state and provider
regulations
- Perform Clinical Intake with patients to include taking and
recording vital signs and patient history
- Assist patients as needed with walking, transfer, specimen
collection, exam preparation, etc.
- Complete occupational health testing including such services as
urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, hair testing and
physicals
- Complete patient referrals and patient callbacks daily
- Proper, concise and complete EMR documentation and paper based
documentation for all assessments and procedures
- Other duties as assigned such as new models of care and new
types of procedures, etc.
- Manage inventory of supplies; restock exam/procedure rooms
- Maintain clinical supplies and equipment and ensure proper
storage of biohazards
- Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment
according to protocol
- Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between
patient visits to maintain infection control
Keywords: MedExpress, Altoona , MEDICAL ASSISTANT, Healthcare , Somerset, Pennsylvania
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