Certified Medical Assistant MA - Family Medicine Hamburg

Tower Health; Hamburg (Berks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for both clerical and clinical tasks, ensuring smooth patient flow and assisting healthcare professionals during examinations. This position is perfect for those who are passionate about patient care and are looking to grow within a supportive healthcare environment. Join a regional healthcare system that is committed to community service and offers numerous opportunities for professional development and training. If you are a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant, this is your chance to make a difference in the lives of patients while advancing your career.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Gather, screen, and communicate based on delegation from healthcare providers.
• Perform clerical and direct patient care duties in a healthcare setting.

Skills

Computer Skills

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

General Clerical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

• No 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.