Medical Assistant

Patient First; Springfield Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Patient First is seeking a dedicated medical support professional to assist Nurses and Physicians in a busy clinical setting. You will locate patients, triage, obtain vital signs, and prepare them for examinations while using an electronic medical record system and coordinating with the care team.

Ideal candidates are 18+ with a high school diploma and at least one year of clinical experience, demonstrating multitasking, reliability, and strong communication across centers as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Locating patients, triaging, obtaining vital signs, assessing medical condition, and preparing for exams by Physicians and Nurses.
• Understanding and using the electronic medical record system.
• Ordering lab, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed.
• Notifying the Nurse/Physician when ready for exam and communicating symptoms and questions.
• Assisting Nurses and Physicians with patient treatment and care.
• Handling Physician and Nurse requests in a timely manner.
• Performing lab duties as assigned; phlebotomy procedures.
• Sterilizing and setting up instruments; restocking treatment rooms.
• Reporting to the Charge Nurse before leaving at end of shift.
• Following guidelines by Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, DMS, and Physician.
• Maintaining cleanliness of treatment area and OSHA-compliant cleanup.
• Washing, drying, folding, and restocking laundry; cleaning lint trap.
• Attending staff meetings; operating equipment as trained.
• Completing checklists and Policy Manager tasks within shift.
• Being available to assist as needed; breaks/mealtimes may be interrupted.
• Fostering teamwork and a positive, professional atmosphere.
• Providing warm, friendly service in all interactions.
• Understanding and performing all duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical experience

Multitasking

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR system

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.