Certified Medical Assistant Coventry Urgent Care

Tower Health; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare system is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct care and administrative support in Pottstown, PA. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent and a Medical Assistant certification. Responsibilities include patient triage, maintaining medical records, and supporting front desk operations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. Join a dedicated healthcare team committed to serving the community and ensuring efficient patient care.

Qualifications

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for the role.
• Relevant experience in healthcare settings.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Administers and performs triage and direct care to assigned patients.
• Assists clinicians with exams and updates medical records.
• Performs secretarial support and clerical tasks at the front desk.

Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

General Clerical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED or Medical Assistant Program Graduate

Job description

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant administers and performs triage and direct care to assigned patients under the direction and supervision of the RN/Nurse Manager.

This includes functions such as height/weight and vital signs, updating medical records, as well as assisting the clinicians with exams as requested.

Also ensures a smooth flow of patients through the office by providing efficient basic care to patients.

The Medical Assistant performs routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the office running smoothly.

The Medical Assistant also performs secretarial support for the office, assist the front desk operations in performing general clerical tasks, such as checking patients in and out, filing, copying, answering the phone, and related duties as requested by the Practice Manager.

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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

• Certified Medical Assistant

Required Skills

• Excellent Communication 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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