Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Front Desk

Tower Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Health is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to gather patient information, screen and act on delegation from providers. The MA will perform clerical tasks alongside direct patient care, including greeting patients, scheduling, updating the EMR, rooming patients, taking histories and vital signs, and assisting during examinations.

The role requires certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) and current BLS certification, with duties spanning both administrative and clinical tasks in a

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.
• BLS Certification required.
• Medical Assistant Certification from recognized bodies listed in the job post.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, answer phones, schedule appointments, and update EMR.
• Room patients, take histories, and record vital signs.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist during examinations.
• Explain procedures and facilitate patient flow in the office.

Skills

Computer skills / EMR navigation

Excellent communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

General clerical skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED / MA program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Tower Health is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to gather patient information, screen and act on delegation from providers. The MA will perform clerical tasks alongside direct patient care, including greeting patients, scheduling, updating the EMR, rooming patients, taking histories and vital signs, and assisting during examinations.

The role requires certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) and current BLS certification, with duties spanning both administrative and clinical tasks in a