Medical Assistant II - FT - Day - OB/GYN Yardley PA

Capital Health System, Inc.

Yardley (WA)

On-site

USD 27,000 - 33,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Prescription drug coverage

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

FSA - Healthcare

FSA - Dependent Care

Retirement Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Capital Health System, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to prepare patients for examinations, take vital signs, collect specimens, and assist physicians with clinical and clerical tasks across primary care and specialty sites.

The role includes room preparation, charting in the EMR, coordinating with front office, performing ECGs/POCT, and handling registration and discharge processes as part of patient care management. AHA BLS and accredited MA program are required.

Qualifications

Education: high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a post-secondary medical assisting program accredited by NHA/CAHEA/ABHES or other recognized agency.
Must maintain current certification from CMA/NCCT/AMCA/NAHP/NCMA/AMT or equivalent.
AHA BLS required.
Strong problem solving, insurance knowledge, phone etiquette, and ability to communicate effectively; basic computer/data entry; medical record management.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examination; document medical information in EMR and record vitals.
Assist physicians, maintain exam rooms and supplies, and coordinate with front office staff.
Perform ECGs and point-of-care testing; assist with referrals, scheduling, and discharge paperwork.

Skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

Phone etiquette

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant certificate (AAMA/NCCT/AMCA/NAHP/NCMA/AMT)

Tools

EMR/EHR software

Job description

Position Overview

Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary. Cleans exam rooms, obtains lab specimens. Assists the physicians and other staff as needed. Selects appropriate equipment prior to collection to streamline process. Verifies specimen orders per department policy Prepares exam rooms for patient encounters and assists LIP as requested. Maintains appropriate levels of supplies and all relevant forms for any testing performed and maintains statistics as assigned Performs thoroughly all clerical duties as needed, including but not limited to patient registration, answering phones, scheduling appointments, initiating, maintaining and filing medical records and timely distribution of reports. Performs electrocardiograms and other relevant tests including point of care testing following established policies and procedures and universal precautions. Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit. Documents medical information in electronic medical records including medication and refill information and patient call documentation, keeps rooms stocked and organized. Organizes paperwork and filing. Coordinates with front office personnel and ancillary staff in professional and positive manner in adherence of policies and procedures in support of patient service. Assists in front office functions as assigned including but not limited to: Checkout/in duties with claim creation and assuring complete process of discharge paperwork, referrals, patient education, appointments, insurance eligibility etc. Performs other selected clinical and clerical duties that assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management within any CH office location under the direction of a provider and manager in accordance with the objectives and policies of Capital Health (CH) and respective state laws governing such action and activities. Cross-trained to perform Patient Reception Rep job duties as needed. New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program (NJPMP)- uploads a notarized "request for access" form and a copy of their State-accepted Certified Medical Assistant certificate; performs NJPMP monitoring under the direction of the LIP (Licensed Independent Practitioner). Performs injections, subcutaneous or intramuscular; performs duties in accordance with Capital Health policies. Performs other duties as assigned. Incumbents working in Primary Care or Specialty Care offices may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group Practices as needed.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $19.32 - $24.13 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Minimum Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of a post-secondary medical assisting education program accredited by the National Healthcare Association (NHA), or its successor, The Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association (CAHEA), or its successor; Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), or its successor; or any accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The educational program shall include, at a minimum, 330 clock hours of instruction and shall encompass training in the administration of intramuscular and subcutaneous injections and instruction and demonstration in: pertinent anatomy and physiology appropriate to injection procedures; choice of equipment; proper technique, including sterile technique; hazards and complications; and emergency procedures. Must maintain current certification from the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), the National Certification Medical Association (NCMA), or registration from the American Medical Technologists (AMT), or any other recognized certifying body approved by the board. Experience: No minimum experience required. Other Credentials: AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period Knowledge and Skills: Excellent problem solving skills, Knowledge of insurance specifications and medical terminology. Excellent phone etiquette and ability to communicate effectively, Special Training: Knowledge of medical terminology, basic computer and data entry skills; and medical record management. Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Willing to take delegation from RNs/LPNs. Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physician and staff, Ability to multi-task, Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations, Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions, Consistency and timeliness in attendance.

Usual Work Day

8 Hours

Frequent Physical Demands