Medical Assistant - Correctional Health Care | Tuition Reimb

Primecare-Medical,-Inc.; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Disability options

Generous PTO

Floating Holidays

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to work full-time in the Adams County Adult Correctional Complex in Gettysburg, PA. You will provide comprehensive nursing care under supervision and support the nursing staff in a fast-paced correctional healthcare environment.

The role requires patient intake, vital signs, specimen collection, and maintaining clinical areas and records. Training occurs during a 2-week orientation period with on-the-job shadowing.

Qualifications

• Currently hold a Medical Assistant Certification.
• Effective communication skills.
• Pleasant telephone manner.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• The Medical Assistant will perform initial intake screening on new receptions, take vital signs, and complete intake forms per protocol.
• Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas for the facility.
• Phoning verification of medications and medical information.
• Obtain lab specimens as ordered by the physician (including venipunctures).
• Perform treatments ordered by a Physician.
• Maintain medication records.
• Administer tuberculin skin testing on new intakes and annual follow-ups.
• Typing of various reports, letters, and memoranda.
• Answering telephone and process calls.
• Maintain filing system and confidentiality of information.
• Follow universal precautions at all times.
• Maintain a pleasant working attitude.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Typing

Patient assessment

Office equipment

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Medical equipment

Job description

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to work full-time in the Adams County Adult Correctional Complex in Gettysburg, PA. You will provide comprehensive nursing care under supervision and support the nursing staff in a fast-paced correctional healthcare environment.

The role requires patient intake, vital signs, specimen collection, and maintaining clinical areas and records. Training occurs during a 2-week orientation period with on-the-job shadowing.