Medical Assistant

Primecare-Medical,-Inc.; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO

401k with match

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant (MA) to join the Adams County Adult Correctional Complex in Gettysburg, PA.

This full-time daytime role supports nursing staff, conducts intake and vital signs, and helps prepare examination areas in a secure setting. The position offers increased pay rates, tuition reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Life Insurance, PTO, and a 401k with match.

Qualifications

• Must currently hold a Medical Assistant Certification.
• Excellent communication and telephone manner.
• Ability to multi-task and follow instructions.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience with medical office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial intake screenings and vital signs per protocol.
• Prepare examination and treatment areas and maintain cleanliness.
• Document medications and lab specimens as ordered.
• Administer tuberculin skin testing for new inmates.
• Type reports and manage filing, calls, and confidentiality.
• Support nursing staff during orientation and training period.

Skills

Certified Medical Assistant

Communication skills

Telephone etiquette

Multi-tasking

Medical terminology

Office equipment

Medical equipment

Tools

Medical equipment

Office equipment

Job description

Description

INCREASED PAY RATES - TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM - GENEROUS PTO PACKAGE

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Medical Assistants (MA) to work full-time in the medical department at the Adams County Adult Correctional Complex located in Gettysburg, PA. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under the supervision of an LPN.

Available Shifts: Full-time Days (7 am - 7:30 pm)

Job Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant will be responsible for a variety of daily tasks and duties, including performing the initial intake screening on new receptions, 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.
• Tuberculin skin testing should be administered on new intakes and on annual follow-ups due on all inmates/patients.
• Typing of various reports, letters, and memoranda.
• Answering telephone and process 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 their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, and Vision (Single and Family plans are both available). We also offer Life Insurance and Disability options, Generous PTO, Floating Holidays, 401k with match, and a tuition reimbursement program.

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 is a fast paced position, 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 a 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

Now is the time to join the exciting and challenging world of correctional healthcare!