Clinical Medical Assistant — Patient Care & EMR

The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wright Center for Community Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support primary clinical teams in a Federally Qualified Health Center setting. You will assist with examinations, take vital signs, enter EMR data, and coordinate patient care under supervision from clinic leadership.

Qualifications include a Medical Assistant program completion, CPR certification, and a willingness to work a flexible schedule. Bilingual abilities are highly desired to serve diverse patients.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED.
• Experience as Medical Assistant in a physician office preferred.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant/Administrative Medical Assistant/Nurse Aide program required.
• Basic Life Support/CPR certification required.
• Bilingual highly desired.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient computer skills and EMR workflows.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist during examinations, diagnostics and treatment procedures.
• Perform vital signs, collect test results and ascertain reason for visit.
• Enter requisitions in EMR and prepare and send out specimens.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist providers and medical staff.
• Perform medication reconciliation and injections per provider.
• Coordinate patient appointments and follow-up visits, including after-hours coverage.
• Maintain clean, stocked and organized clinical areas and equipment.
• Attend staff meetings and provide back-up to coworkers as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Patient service oriented

Reliability

Education

Medical Assistant program

CMA/CNA certification (preferred)

Job description

The Wright Center for Community Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support primary clinical teams in a Federally Qualified Health Center setting. You will assist with examinations, take vital signs, enter EMR data, and coordinate patient care under supervision from clinic leadership.

Qualifications include a Medical Assistant program completion, CPR certification, and a willingness to work a flexible schedule. Bilingual abilities are highly desired to serve diverse patients.