Medical Assistant - Allergy

Rowan Diagnostic Clinic, PA; California; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowan Diagnostic Clinic, PA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations in a busy primary care setting. You will take vital signs, assist physicians, and manage routine CLIA-waived tests with accuracy and courtesy.

Responsibilities include handling patient communications, scheduling, and documentation, while adhering to HIPAA and high standards of patient care. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; a High School diploma is required with an Associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program from an accredited institution.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Proficiency in taking vital signs, administering injections, and performing phlebotomy.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam and treatment rooms and assists physicians during examinations.
• Interviews patients, records reason for visit, and measures vital signs.
• Records medical information in electronic charts accurately.
• Operates medical equipment (EKG, Holter, DXA) for routine CLIA tests.
• Administers injections and performs routine laboratory tests.
• Schedules appointments and handles precertifications.
• Processes incoming/outgoing medical documents and communicates with patients and pharmacies.
• Generates telephone encounters and coordinates with clinics.
• Works with Medical Message Desk and clinic lab for CLIA-waived tests.
• Performs other duties as assigned and supports team as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Phlebotomy

EHR software

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Multitasking

Time management

Teamwork

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma

Associates degree (preferred)

Tools

EHR software

Job description

## Description**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**1. Prepares exam and treatment rooms for examination, escorts patients to applicable rooms, and assists physician with examinations as necessary.2. Interviews patients, determines the reason for visit, measures vital signs, collects and records applicable encounter data.3. Accurately and completely records pertinent medical information in patients' electronic charts.4. Operates medical equipment such as electrocardiograph (EKG), Holter monitor, bone densitometer (DXA), and other equipment to administer routine CLIA-waived laboratory diagnostic tests.5. Gives injections or treatments within scope of training and performs routine laboratory tests.6. Clears \"jelly beans\" from login account timely and accurately.7. Schedules consult and procedure appointments at outside and in-house offices; acquires precertification of applicable procedures and completes special medical and insurance forms.8. Assists providers with management and processing incoming and outgoing medical documents.9. Calls patients, pharmacies, and other physician offices to relay pertinent information. Generates telephone encounters as appropriate.10. Assists other MAs or departments within RDC during periods of low or completed personal workload.11. Works rotation at the Medical Message Desk and/or clinic lab performing CLIA-waived lab tests.12. Other duties as assigned.## Qualifications**Minimum Job Qualifications:*** Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program from an accredited institution.* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.* Proficiency in taking vital signs, administering injections, and performing phlebotomy.* Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.* Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems.* Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.* Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.* Excellent organizational and time management skills.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.* Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality.**Education:** High School diploma - required and Associates degree - preferred.**License/Certifications:** Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA or CCMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification required.**Language Skills:** English proficient required**Other Skills:*** + Previous experience working in a primary care physician office.+ Experience with specific EHR systems used by the practice.+ Bilingual (English/Spanish).