MEDICAL ASSISTANT - BUTLER FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY

Independence Health System - Westmoreland Area; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. This role involves delivering both direct and indirect patient care, assisting with various medical procedures, and ensuring accurate documentation. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, along with a commitment to patient safety and quality care. This position offers a sign-on bonus and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you can make a real impact on patient health and well-being. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a collaborative team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

$2,500 Sign on Bonus

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with protocols.
• Assist in collecting patient healthcare data and complete treatments.
• Perform clerical functions to support patient care and office tasks.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Applications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

MEDICAL ASSISTANT - BUTLER FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY

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Job Details

Description

• FULL-TIME: $2,500 Sign on Bonus

The Medical Assistant performs basic direct patient care activities, such as lab tests, treatments, and medication/immunization administration. These are performed under the direction of the Nurse and/or the physician in preparation for the patient's examination and treatment. The incumbent carries out clerical activities, quality control activities, performance improvement initiatives, etc., in support of the physician practice as assigned. This position also serves as a resource for the clerical/clinical staff in the practice.

Essential Job Functions

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital/physician practices policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Assist in collecting patient healthcare data, including VS, weight, chief complaint, and pain assessment as directed.
• Complete patient care treatments and testing as ordered.
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of documentation.
• Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Communicate pertinent information of actual or potential problems to the physician or nurse.
• Perform clerical functions in support of patient care and office functions.
• Answer telephone calls, take accurate messages, and relay them to the appropriate staff.
• Obtain and verify accurate patient demographic and insurance information entering it into the billing system.
• Accurately enter codes based on diagnosis given, and enter codes and charges into billing system.
• Complete forms and letters necessary for continued patient care.
• Provide for patient safety in compliance with hospital and physician practice policies.
• Label all patient specimens with identifiers per policy.
• Adhere to infection control processes, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.
• Assist in continuous survey readiness or inspections and surveys.
• Perform all quality control, monitoring functions, and report out-of-range information immediately to supervisor.
• Practice National Patient Safety Goals consistently.
• Schedule surgery, procedures, and testing for patients.
• Provide exit counseling including education, scheduling testing, and providing patients with necessary information.
• Prepare charts for clinic sessions and obtain vital signs and weight.
• Perform control studies and complete log books according to policy.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures, read test results, and document accordingly.
• Prepare the exam rooms and stock supplies daily.
• Provide pre- and post-examination education and counseling.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or higher education.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong communication skills for complex and/or controversial topics to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, including Outlook and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous outpatient office experience.

License, Certification & Clearances

• Medical Assistant Certification (preferred).
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance
• Friends & Family CPR