Medical Assistant

PrimeCare Medical Inc; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k retirement plan

PTO accrual

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is seeking dedicated Medical Assistants to work full-time in the Franklin County Jail in Chambersburg, PA. Under LPN supervision, you will perform initial intake, vital signs, and assist with examinations in a 6pm-2am shift with rotating weekends.

The position includes a two-week orientation, base pay of $20/hour plus shift differential, health/dental/vision, 401k, and PTO. Additional compensation features include overtime and weekend differentials.

Qualifications

• Active Medical Assistant Certification required.
• Effective communication skills.
• Pleasant telephone manner.
• Ability to multi-task and follow oral and written instructions.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial intake screening and record vital signs.
• Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.
• Verify medications and medical information by phone.
• Collect lab specimens and venipunctures as ordered.
• Carry out physician-ordered treatments.
• Maintain medication records.
• Administer tuberculin skin testing.
• Type reports and correspondence.
• Answer calls and manage communications.
• Maintain confidential filing and data security.
• Observe universal precautions and safety.
• Support nursing staff and multi-task effectively.

Skills

Active MA Certification

Effective communication

Pleasant telephone manner

Tools

Medical equipment

Job description

Description

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Medical Assistants (MAs) to work full-time in the medical department at Franklin County Jail in Chambersburg, PA. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under the supervision of an LPN.

This full-time position is 6 pm to 2 am with rotating weekends.

Job Responsibilities:

The Medical Assistant will be responsible for a variety of daily tasks and duties, including performing the initial intake screening on new patients, taking vital signs, and completing all appropriate intake forms per written protocol. In addition, the Medical Assistant will also be responsible for preparing and maintaining examination and treatment areas for the facility. Other responsibilities of the Medical Assistant will include:

• Phoning verification of medications and medical information.
• Obtain lab specimens as ordered by the physician (including Venipunctures).
• Performing various treatments ordered by a Physician.
• Maintaining medication records.
• Administering tuberculin skin testing on new intakes and on annual follow-ups due on all inmates/patients.
• Typing of various reports, letters, and memoranda.
• Answering telephone and processing calls.
• Maintaining the filing system and confidentiality of information at all times.
• Following universal precautions at all times.
• Maintaining a pleasant working attitude.
• Any/all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or delegated.

This position provides a 2-week orientation period where you will be training on the job and shadowing with the nursing staff.

Benefits:

PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to all their employees! Standard benefits for full-time employees include:

• Base rate is $20 per hour. Shift Differential is offered in addition for second shift coverage.
• Single and Family health care offered (i.e., medical / prescription / dental / vision).
• Retirement benefits offered (i.e., 401k with discretionary company match).
• Generous PTO package provided. PTO will accrue at the rate of 0.0788382 per hour of straight time worked for a maximum accrual of thirteen (13) days (or 104 hours) per year of service.

Additional Compensation:

In addition to the hourly pay rate, PrimeCare Medical also offers Overtime Pay, Shift Differential, and Weekend Differential compensation, Premium Holiday Pay, as well as Employee Referral Bonus opportunities.

(Please note that the pay range is not a sliding scale based on experience; it reflects the base pay as well as the differentials offered between shifts.)

Requirements

The Medical Assistant position is fast-paced, and as such, we must have someone who has the ability to multi-task and has a good grasp of patient assessment skills. In addition, the Medical Assistant must also bring some clerical experience and ability to type to the position in order to be considered. Other requirements for the Clerical Medical Assistant include:

• Currently hold an active Medical Assistant Certification
• 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