Certified Medical Assistant — Primary Care Support

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Quarryville (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,000

Job summary

Penn Medicine in Quarryville, PA is hiring a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a busy primary care office. Under the supervision of a provider and licensed staff, you will room patients, administer injections, prepare medications, and assist with procedures while following protocol.

This role requires BLS and a Nationally Registered Medical Assistant certification, plus at least one year of MA experience in a physician office.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required).
• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (Required).
• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required).
• 1+ years Medical Assistant experience in a primary or specialty care physician’s office.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for visit by using appropriate rooming standards tool.
• Administers injections, as prescribed by provider and in accordance with practice protocol.
• Prepares and administers medications as prescribed by the provider and in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Prepares and assists providers with various procedures, minor surgeries and other exams as designated by the provider.
• Performs Point of Care Testing, including but not limited to hearing, flu, urine and strep tests.
• Removes sutures and changes dressings on wounds as necessary.
• Provides clinical advice by phone/electronic correspondence in accordance with established triage protocols.
• Authorizes prescription refills as directed by the provider.
• Assists in test tracking and monitoring overdue results.
• Maintains and cleans medical instruments and equipment after each procedure.
• Assists with proactive outreach for patients requiring preventive and chronic disease services.
• Performs care coordination activities among specialists and transitions of care to obtain all necessary patient information.
• Assists in the coordination of referrals, education and community resources.
• Actively participates in performance improvement initiatives to improve overall patient experience and quality of care.
• Participates in daily huddles with the provider.
• Serves as a patient experience advocate by being a positive influence at all times when interacting with patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Handles all patient information in a confidential manner according to Lancaster General Health privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures.
• For LGHP, this role may necessitate occasional regional travel.
• Special projects as assigned.
• Performs various front office responsibilities as necessary

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience

1+ years Medical Assistant experience in a primary or specialty care physician’s office

Job description

Penn Medicine in Quarryville, PA is hiring a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a busy primary care office. Under the supervision of a provider and licensed staff, you will room patients, administer injections, prepare medications, and assist with procedures while following protocol.

This role requires BLS and a Nationally Registered Medical Assistant certification, plus at least one year of MA experience in a physician office.