Certified Medical Assistant MA - Internal Medicine

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Hospital in Reading, PA seeks a Medical Assistant to support providers with patient intake, charting in the EMR, and basic clerical tasks in a clinical setting.

The MA will room patients, take histories, measure vital signs, prepare exam rooms, explain procedures, and assist clinicians during examinations. Certification as a Medical Assistant and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or MA program graduate.
• Completes and maintains required competencies and trainings.
• BLS certification required.
• Current Medical Assistant certification from listed bodies.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, answer phones, schedule appointments, update EMR.
• Room patients, take histories, record vital signs.
• Assist during examinations and prepare exam rooms; explain procedures.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Clerical skills

Education

High School Diploma

GED

MA program graduate

Tools

BLS Certification

MA Certification (AAMA/AMT/NCCT/AMCA/NAHP/NHA)

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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