Medical Assistant (MA)

Primecare-Medical,-Inc.; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical Inc. seeks a certified Medical Assistant for full-time evening shift at the Chester County Prison, West Chester, PA. Responsibilities include intake screening, vital signs, and maintaining exam areas per protocol.

Additional duties include medication verification, lab specimen collection, TB testing, and medical record maintenance. Requires CMA program completion and at least 2 years of medical office experience; strong computer skills and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an approved Medical Assistant program.
• Minimum of 2 years medical assistant or medical office administrative support.
• Ability to type and perform clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial intake screening for new receptions and record vital signs.
• Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.

Skills

Typing

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Medical terminology

Education

Certified Medical Assistant program completed

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Description

PrimeCare Medical Inc. is looking for enthusiastic and hard-working Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) to work full-time on the evening shift in the Medical Department at the Chester County Prison in West Chester, PA. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for a variety of daily tasks such as medical records request, administrative reports, Continuity of Care (COC) release, and other medical duties.

Available Shifts: FT Eve (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM)

The Medical Assistant will be responsible for a variety of daily tasks and duties including performing the initial intake screening on new receptions, taking vital signs and completing all appropriate intake forms per written protocol. In addition, the Medical Assistant will also be responsible for preparing and maintaining examination and treatment areas for the facility.

Other responsibilities for the Medical Assistant will include:

• Phoning verification of medications and medical information.
• Obtaining lab specimens as ordered by the physician (to include Venipunctures).
• Performing various treatments ordered by a Physician.
• Maintaining medication records.
• Administering tuberculin skin testing on new intakes and on annual follow-ups due on all inmates/patients.
• Typing of various reports, letters and memoranda.
• Answering telephone and process calls.
• Maintaining filing system and confidentiality of information at all times.
• Following universal precautions at all times.
• Maintaining pleasant working attitude.
• Any/all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or delegated

Benefits

PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, and Vision (Single and Family plans are both available). We also offer Life Insurance and Disability options, Generous PTO, Floating Holidays, 401k with match, and a tuition reimbursement program.

Additional Compensation

In addition to the hourly pay rate PrimeCare Medical also offers Overtime Pay, Shift Differential and Weekend Differential compensation, Premium Holiday Pay, and Employee Referral Bonus opportunities.

Requirements

The Medical Assistant must have completed an approved Medical Assistant program and also bring some clerical experience and ability to type to the position in order to be considered.

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with multi-tasking
• Good grasp of patient assessment skills
• Effective communication skills & pleasant telephone manner
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Working knowledge of office equipment and medical equipment
• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• Minimum of 2 years medical assistant or medical office administrative support.
• Strong computer skills (including Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Strong organizations skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work with confidential matters and information is required