Medical Assistant (Harrisburg)

Central Outreach Wellness Center Llc; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Outreach Wellness Center Llc is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers in delivering patient-centered care. The role includes taking vitals, collecting labs, performing EKGs, vaccines, and charting medications in the EMR with accurate dosages.

The position requires teamwork with clinical and administrative staff, strong communication, and strict adherence to HIPAA and privacy standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills including Excel and Word.
• Experience delivering patient-centered care.
• Punctuality and impeccable attendance.
• Strong communication with professionals and patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Non-judgmental approach to patient care and privacy awareness.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and healthcare privacy laws.
• LGBTQIA cultural competency and teamwork in care.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Chart short description of each visit for Provider or MA visit.
• Obtain vitals: height, weight, BP, pain level, pulse, and respiratory rate.
• Collect orders and label labs with patient identifiers.
• Perform and log EKGs accurately.
• Administer vaccines and document in EMR and bill accordingly.
• Document medications with accurate dosage and administration routes.
• Disinfect exam rooms between patients; stock supplies.
• Answer phones and route calls to appropriate staff.
• Maintain safe handling and disposal of sharps and bio-hazardous materials.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

HIPAA knowledge

Cultural competency

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Tools

EMR system

Excel

Word

Job description

The role of the medical assistant is to assist providers in implementing patient care and provide patient-centered and culturally competent care at Central Outreach Wellness Center.Duties and Responsibilities:Chart short description of each visit for Provider, or MA visit.Obtain Vitals including height, weight, BP, pain level, pulse, and respiratory rate.Obtain Labs as ordered, and properly label samples with first initial, last name and birthdate as confirmed with patient.Collect samples including urine, throat swab, and rectal swab as ordered.Properly log patient information into EKG, and perform EKG successfully.Administer and properly chart for vaccines under the guidance of providers, and bill for patient vaccines in EMR system properly.Properly chart any given medications in the chief complaint with proper dosage, concentration, administration route and site.Assist providers with any medical task as requested.Disinfect exam rooms between patient visits.Stock all bathrooms and exam rooms with gloves, appointment slips, etc.Properly dispose of sharps and bio-hazardous materials, maintain safe environment.Answering phones and routing the caller to where they need to go.Additional responsibilities as assigned.Requirements:Culturally competent while working, including being gender sensitive and pronoun aware.Be able to work with a team of medical assistants, providers, and administrative staff.Knowledge of basic computer skills, Excel, Word and how to use Electronic Medical Records.Experience with patient centered care.Punctuality and impeccable attendance.Strong communication skills with both professionals and patients from all demographics.Non-judgmental approach to patient care.Technical skills with required office equipment.Patience and great attention to detail.Completely understand the healthcare privacy laws as outlined in HIPAA.LGBTQIA cultural competency.Ability to work collaboratively in team-based care.Ability to adapt to a work environment that is constantly changing and not always structured.Ability to work in a fast paced and, at times, excited atmosphere.Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor.Ability to multi-task.