Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin Support

Reading Hospital; Elverson (Chester County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to gather patient information, screen and communicate per provider delegation, and support both clerical and clinical tasks. The role includes greeting patients, scheduling, updating EMR, rooming patients, recording histories and vitals, and assisting during examinations.

The position requires a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant with BLS and national certification.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.
• BLS Certification.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification from national certifying bodies (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA, NAHP or NHA).
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and perform clerical tasks at the front desk.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and update patient EMR.
• Room patients, take medical histories, record vital signs, and prepare exam rooms.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients and assist during examinations.
• Facilitate patient flow and assist physicians, nurse practitioners or physician assistants during exams.

Skills

Excellent communications

Excellent interpersonal

Computer skills

General clerical

Education

High school diploma

GED

Medical Assistant program graduate

Job description

Reading Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to gather patient information, screen and communicate per provider delegation, and support both clerical and clinical tasks. The role includes greeting patients, scheduling, updating EMR, rooming patients, recording histories and vitals, and assisting during examinations.

The position requires a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant with BLS and national certification.