Certified Medical Assistant – Night Shift, Inmate Intake

Primecare-Medical,-Inc.; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability options

Generous PTO

Floating Holidays

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical is seeking enthusiastic Certified Medical Assistants to work full-time on the day shift in the Washington County Jail facility in Washington, PA. The ideal candidate will be upbeat and maintain a pleasant attitude when interacting with staff and patients, with a two-week orientation and on-the-job shadowing with nursing staff.

Responsibilities include intake screening, vital signs, maintaining examination areas, lab specimen collection, and administering various treatments.

Qualifications

• Currently hold a Medical Assistant Certification OR have graduated from a Medical Assistant course and have the diploma.
• Effective communication skills.
• Pleasant telephone manner.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Working knowledge of office equipment and medical equipment.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial intake screening on new receptions and take vital signs.
• Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.
• Phone verification of medications and medical information.
• Obtain lab specimens including venipunctures as ordered by physicians.
• Perform treatments ordered by physicians.
• Maintain medication records.
• Administer tuberculin skin testing.
• Typing of reports, letters, and memoranda.

Skills

Multitasking

Patient assessment skills

Communication skills

Typing

Clerical experience

Telephone etiquette

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Diploma from MA course

Tools

Office equipment

Medical equipment

Job description

PrimeCare Medical is seeking enthusiastic Certified Medical Assistants to work full-time on the day shift in the Washington County Jail facility in Washington, PA. The ideal candidate will be upbeat and maintain a pleasant attitude when interacting with staff and patients, with a two-week orientation and on-the-job shadowing with nursing staff.

Responsibilities include intake screening, vital signs, maintaining examination areas, lab specimen collection, and administering various treatments.