MEDICAL ASSISTANT --Full-Time

OAA Orthopaedic Specialists; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant in Allentown, PA. The candidate will support the clinical team by ensuring patient care excellence, assisting in medical procedures, and managing patient records. Ideal applicants will have a certificate in Medical Assistance, with preference for those with prior experience in an orthopaedic setting. This role involves direct patient interaction, requiring strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Must have 1-3 years related experience and/or training.
• Orthopaedic and/or surgical experience preferred.
• Required certifications: Act 34, Act 151, Act 114.

Responsibilities

• Assists in delivering healthcare management, ensuring patient care.
• Prepares patients for evaluation and assists physicians with procedures.
• Documents patient information in the EMR.

Skills

Strong computer experience

Electronic medical records experience

Strong interpersonal/customer service skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Experience working in a positive team environment

Education

Minimum of one-year certificate from college or technical school

Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program

Current CPR/AED Certification

Job description

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Summary: As a member of our Clinical team, the Medical Assistant position is responsible for ensuring Patient Care Excellence by assisting in the delivery of health care management. The Medical Assistant actively participates and supports the clinical teams and providers. The Medical Assistant will behave in a professional manner and promote the core values of OAA Orthopaedic Specialists.

Essential Functions

• Escorts Patient to exam room and prepare for physical evaluation by obtaining vital signs.
• Conducts patient interview to obtain medical history including past medical and surgical history, allergies and present condition.
• Verifies all paperwork is complete and place demographic label in chart.
• Reviews chart for completeness and accuracy by ensuring all pertinent studies/diagnostics are available and last physician note is in chart.
• Displays MRI films or other studies brought by patient for office visit.
• Assists physician with procedures.
• Assists patients with mobility. Provide wheelchair and help patient to next area as needed.
• Draws injections for physician.
• Prepares specimens to send to lab.
• Provides patient education as needed.
• Prepares exam rooms. Clean and disinfect any contaminated counters or exam tables.
• Prepares instruments for autoclave.
• Runs weekly spore test for autoclave.
• Inventories and restocks work areas.
• Disposes of bio-hazardous waste.
• Acts as liaison between triage nursing and physician by communicating patient information in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensures patient and personal safety while in office.
• Follows blood borne pathogen policy.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Attends in-house continuing education seminars offered to staff.
• Documents all pertinent patient information in the EMR including medications, orders, radiology, etc.
• Travel to other location required
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year certificate from college or technical school and one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program.
• Current CPR/AED Certification a plus.
• Required Certifications:
• Act 34 PA Criminal Background.
• Act 151 PA Child Abuse History.
• Act 114 FBI Fingerprinting Clearance.
• Strong computer experience, electronic medical records experience.
• Strong interpersonal/customer service skills.
• Previous medical office experience including surgical and office scheduling and patient education.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in a positive team environment.
• Orthopaedic and/or surgical experience preferred.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Medical Practices

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