Medical Assistant

Patient First; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Patient First is hiring in the United States for roles supporting front-line patient care in a fast-paced healthcare setting. The team conducts triage, vitals collection, and prepares patients for physician and nurse assessment, while using an electronic medical record system and coordinating labs, imaging, and supplies.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of clinical experience, strong multitasking skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; CPR training and 18+ age requirement are

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Minimum typing experience.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in hospital or physician's office preferred.
• Ability to hear pages, bells, and phone system.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Attend scheduled CPR classes and code drills.
• Prioritize and multitask.
• Willingness to work at any center during staffing emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Locating patients, obtain vital signs, triage, assess medical condition, and prepare patients for exams.
• 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 communicate needs.
• Assist Nurses and Physicians with patient care.
• Handle physician and nurse requests timely and respectfully.
• Perform lab duties as assigned.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures.
• Sterilize and set up instruments.
• Receive and store supplies; restock treatment rooms.
• Report to Charge Nurse before leaving shift.
• Follow ancillary guidelines and policies.
• Maintain cleanliness of treatment areas and perform OSHA-related cleanups.
• Wash, dry, fold, and restock laundry; clean machines.
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled.
• Operate and maintain medical/office equipment as trained.
• Complete checklists and Policy Manager tasks.
• Be available to assist as needed during breaks or interruptions.
• Foster teamwork and a positive, professional atmosphere.
• Provide warm, friendly service in all interactions.
• Understand and perform all assigned duties.

Skills

Typing experience

Hearing ability

Mobility endurance

Multitasking

Communication

CPR training

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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.

Since opening our first medical center in 1981, Patient First's vision remains the same: making access to quality medical care as convenient and cost-effective as possible. To achieve this objective, we have adopted and continue to embrace many innovative operating systems and practices. All 78 Patient First centers in the mid-Atlantic region are open every day of the year- including weekends and holidays. Patient First provides both primary and urgent care services as well as a broad range of Occupational Health services. X-rays, lab tests, and prescription drugs are available on-site to save time and reduce the need for extra trips. Patient First offers excellent benefits packages, flexible hours, and competitive compensations for Nurses, Lab and Radiologic Technologists, Medical Assistants, and Front Office staff. Medical candidates with at least 1-2 years of experience in a physician's office or hospital setting are preferred. To learn more about our non physician benefits package please click here. To learn more about our physician benefits please click here