Medical Assistant

Kidney Care Center Management LLC; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kidney Care Center Management LLC in Chambersburg, PA is seeking a Medical Assistant to verify patient information, take vital signs, and prepare patients for examinations while assisting physicians during visits.

The role includes recording medical histories, updating patient records, assisting with procedures, drawing blood, performing basic lab tasks, administering medications as directed, and using computer applications for charting in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Qualifications

• 1 or more years' experience as a Medical Assistant or Medical Admin Assistant.
• Medical Assistant Diploma.
• Current CPR card.

Responsibilities

• Taking medical histories.
• Explaining treatment procedures to patients.
• Preparing patients for examination and assisting the physician during exams.
• Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens.
• Performing basic laboratory tests.
• Instructing patients about medications and special diets.
• Preparing and administering medications as directed by a physician.
• Drawing blood and taking electrocardiograms.
• Updating and filing patient medical records.
• Coding and filling out insurance forms.
• Scheduling appointments and coordinating admissions and lab services.
• Participating in management-directed projects.

Skills

PC proficiency

Fast-paced environment

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma

CPR Certification

Experience (1+ year as MA/Medical Admin)

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

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Medical Assistant

Full-Time Chambersburg, PA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1289

The Medical Assistant is responsible to verify patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, confirming purpose of visit. Also prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, reporting patient history summary.

PRIMARY DUTIES/ACTIVITIES:

• Taking medical histories
• Explaining treatment procedures to patients
• Preparing patients for examination
• Assisting the physician during exams
• Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
• Performing basic laboratory specimens
• Instructing patients about medication and special diets
• Preparing and administering medications as directed by a physician
• Drawing blood
• Taking electrocardiograms
• Removing sutures and changing dressings
• Using computer applications
• Answering telephones
• Updating and filing patient medical record
• Coding and filling out insurance forms
• Scheduling appointment
• Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services
• Participate in individual & group projects as directed by management
• Other duties, as assigned

EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 or more years' experience as a Medical Assistant or Medical Admin Assistant
• Medical Assistant Diploma
• Current CPR card

EXPERIENCE:

• Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting; experience in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word and Excel a must
• Must be productive & resourceful with the ability to meet deadlines