Medical Assistant

Patient First; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Patient First is seeking a capable Medical Assistant to join our team in Downingtown. You will locate patients, obtain vital signs, triage, and prepare them for examinations under Physicians and Nurses.

The role requires proficiency with electronic medical records, ability to handle labs and imaging orders, and strong teamwork to support clinical staff through busy shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum typing experience.
• Ability to hear pages, bells, and phone system.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Locate patients, obtain vital signs, triage, and prepare patients for exams.
• Understand and use the electronic medical record system.
• Order lab, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed.
• Notify Nurse/Physician when patient is ready for exam and relay questions about lab or x-ray needs.
• Assist Nurses and Physicians with patient care and treatment.

Skills

Typing

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to the following:

• Locating patients, obtaining accurate vital signs by visual and auditory measures, triaging patients, assessing patients’ medical condition, and preparing patients for physicals and medical treatment by Physicians and Nurses;
• Understanding and using the electronic medical record system;
• Ordering lab, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed;
• Notifying the Nurse and/or Physician when the patient is ready for exam while communicating symptoms and relaying questions about lab or x-ray needs;
• Assisting Nurses and Physicians with various forms of patient treatment and care;
• Handling Physician and Nurse requests with respect and in a timely manner;
• Performing lab duties as assigned;
• Performing phlebotomy procedures;
• Sterilizing and setting up instruments;
• Receiving and storing supplies; restocking treatment rooms as needed;
• Reporting to the Charge Nurse before leaving at the end of the shift;
• Following ancillary guidelines as deemed necessary by the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, DMS, and Physician;
• Adhering to established policies and procedures;
• Maintaining cleanliness of the treatment area and completing biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines and other maintenance assignments as directed;
• Washing, drying, folding, and restocking laundry; maintaining the cleanliness of the washing machine and dryer lint trap;
• Attending staff meetings as scheduled by the Nurse Supervisor or DMS;
• Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained;
• Completing assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks within the assigned shift;
• Being available to assist as needed, as breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time to provide necessary patient care or to maintain center operations;
• Fostering teamwork and ensuring a positive and professional atmosphere;
• Providing positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions;
• Understanding and performing all duties as assigned.

Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Must be 18 years of age or older;
• Minimum typing experience;
• High school graduate or equivalent;
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a hospital or physician’s office preferred;
• Ability to hear pages, bells, and phone system;
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time (possibly 4 to 7 hours at a time);
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds;
• Ability to attend scheduled CPR classes and code drills;
• Ability to prioritize and multitask;
• Willingness to work at any center due to a staffing or center emergency or reduction of work.