Certified Medical Assistant MA - Cardiology Limerick

Tower Health; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Chester County is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform clerical and clinical tasks. Responsibilities include greeting patients, updating EMRs, and assisting healthcare providers during examinations. The role requires certification as a Medical Assistant and offers opportunities for growth within a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Gather, screen, communicate, and act based on delegation from a provider.
• Perform clerical and direct patient care duties.
• Assist physicians during examinations.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Clerical skills

Education

High School Diploma

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 records (EMR).
• Clinical responsibilities include rooming patients, taking medical histories, recording vital signs, preparing exam rooms for procedures, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examinations, facilitating patient flow through the office, and assisting physicians, Nurse Practitioners, or Physician Assistants during examinations.

Must be a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for the role.
• High School Diploma, GED, or graduation from a Medical Assistant Program.

Experience

• No prior experience required.

Certification and Licensure

• BLS Certification.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification awarded through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), National Association of Healthcare Professionals (NAHP), or National Healthcare Association (NHA). Certifications outside these organizations require THMG Leadership approval.

Required Skills

• Computer skills including navigation and usage.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• General clerical skills.

Overview

Tower Health is a regional healthcare system serving 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 residency and fellowship programs, collaborates with Drexel University College of Medicine, and operates the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. The system provides various healthcare services, including rehabilitation, home healthcare, ambulance and emergency response, medical group practices, and urgent care facilities across its service area.