Certified Medical Assistant MA - Family Medicine Phoenixville

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Pennsylvania is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform clerical and direct patient care duties. The role involves greeting patients, scheduling appointments, and assisting healthcare providers during examinations. Candidates must be certified and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Must complete all competencies and trainings required for the role.
• BLS Certification required.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Gather, screen, and communicate based on delegation from providers.
• Perform clerical duties like scheduling appointments and updating EMR.
• Assist during examinations and facilitate patient flow.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Clerical skills

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Job Summary

MA (Medical Assistant) 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 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 the National Healthcare Association (NHA). Other certifications require THMG Leadership approval.

Required Skills

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

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system in Pennsylvania, serves communities across multiple counties. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). 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. The system provides diverse healthcare services such as rehabilitation, home healthcare, ambulance and emergency response, medical group practices, a clinically integrated network, and urgent care facilities across the region.