Medical Assistant - Certified - Pediatrics

Live Well Homecare; Muncy (Lycoming County); In loco; USD 32.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Live Well Homecare is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient setting under the provider's supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, taking vital signs, assisting with exams, performing EKGs and phlebotomy, and handling scheduling, referrals, and documentation.

The role emphasizes patient safety, sterile technique, teamwork, and supporting inventory and onboarding of new staff.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED; specialty training preferred.
• CMA or RMA certification required.
• Strong clinical procedures, patient communication, documentation, infection control, and teamwork.
• Knowledge of EMR and scheduling systems essential.

Mansioni

• Obtain and document patient information, set up examination rooms, assist with procedures.
• Administer medications and perform tests as directed by a provider.
• Maintain infection control, sterilization, and patient safety protocols.
• Support inventory management and staff orientation; focus on quality improvement.

Conoscenze

Clinical procedures

Patient communication

Documentation

Infection control

Teamwork

EMR

Scheduling systems

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Strumenti

EMR software

Scheduling systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Role Overview

The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient setting, working under the provider's supervision. Responsibilities include preparing patients, collecting vital signs, assisting with examinations and procedures, performing technical duties such as EKGs and phlebotomy, and supporting a safe environment. Additionally, they handle administrative tasks like scheduling, documentation, referrals, billing inquiries, and inventory management.

Role Overview

The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient setting, working under the provider's supervision. Responsibilities include preparing patients, collecting vital signs, assisting with examinations and procedures, performing technical duties such as EKGs and phlebotomy, and supporting a safe environment. Additionally, they handle administrative tasks like scheduling, documentation, referrals, billing inquiries, and inventory management.

Qualifications & Skills

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred completion of a specialty training program. Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA) from recognized associations is required. Skills include clinical procedures, patient communication, documentation, infection control, and teamwork. Knowledge of electronic medical records and scheduling systems is essential.

Key Duties

Obtain and document patient information, set up examination rooms, assist with procedures, administer medications, perform tests, collect specimens, and support patient education. They ensure compliance with safety protocols, sterilization, and infection prevention. The role may involve inventory management and supporting new staff orientation. The position emphasizes quality improvement and patient safety.