Certified Medical Assistant - Children's Health Center

Tower Health; West Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform clerical and direct patient care duties within the healthcare system. Responsibilities include gathering patient information, scheduling appointments, and assisting during examinations. Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and valid Medical Assistant Certification.

This position plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient patient flow and providing excellent care. Tower Health offers a supportive work environment and various healthcare services to the community.

Qualifications

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• Must be a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Gather, screen, and communicate with patients as per scope of practice.
• Perform clerical duties such as greeting patients and scheduling appointments.
• Assist the healthcare team during examinations.

Skills

Computer Skills

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

General Clerical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED or Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Job Summary

• Medical assistant (MA) is positioned within the workforce to gather, screen, communicate and act based on delegation from a provider, registered nurse or Licensed Practical nurse as per scope of practice.
• The MA performs a combination of clerical and direct patient care duties.
• Clerical responsibilities include greeting patients, answering telephones, scheduling appointments, and updating patients electronic medical record (EMR).
• Clinical responsibilities include rooming patients, taking medical histories, performing and recording vital signs, preparing exam room for procedures, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examination, facilitation of patient flow through the office, and assisting the Physician, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant during examinations.

Must be a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program

Experience

• Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

• BLS Certification
• Current Medical Assistant Certification awarded through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), National Association of Healthcare Professionals (NAHP) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA). Medical Assistant Certification other than those listed requires THMG Leadership Approval.

Required Skills

• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• General Clerical Skills

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

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