Medical Assistant- Mt Lebanon, PA

Preferred Primary Care Physicians; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with match

Company paid life insurance

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Preferred Primary Care Physicians (PPCP) in Pittsburgh is hiring experienced Medical Assistants for our South Hills location. Candidates must have Medical Terminology skills and hands-on MA duties such as triage, rooming, injections, and EKG testing. Phlebotomy training is a plus.

High school diploma or GED and MA program completion required. Excellent Monday–Friday day schedule, competitive hourly pay, solid health benefits, and a generous 401k plan accompany this role, along with a

Qualifications

• Medical Terminology skills required.
• Experience in patient phone triage, rooming patients, injections and EKG tests.
• Phlebotomy training is a huge plus.
• High school diploma or GED and graduation from an accredited medical assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and record vital signs and basic info.
• Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as directed.
• Answer and return patient calls; manage prescriptions and referrals as directed.
• Obtain patient records, lab data and test results for physician review.
• Assist with exams, procedures and scheduling follow-ups.
• Maintain exam rooms and stock supplies; perform clerical duties as needed.
• Inform physician of scheduling changes and patient no-shows.
• Support patient education activities and protect confidentiality.

Skills

Medical terminology

Patient triage

Rooming patients

Injections

EKG tests

Phlebotomy (training a plus)

EMR/electronic chart management

Education

High school diploma or GED; graduate from accredited medical assistant program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Preferred Primary Care Physicians (PPCP) is currently recruiting for multiple EXPERIENCED Medical Assistant positions for our office located in the St. Clair Hospital Professional Building in South Hills, PA. Medical Terminology skills, as well as experience in medical assistant responsibilities such as patient phone triage, rooming patients, administering injections, and completing EKG tests, are REQUIRED. Phlebotomy training is a huge plus!

Great Monday-Friday Day Schedule!!!

• Come join the PPCP team for a highly competitive hourly rate, some of the BEST and affordable health benefits in the medical field, a fantastic matching 401k retirement plan, and a positive, healthy work/life balance!
• Come join the team and enjoy a very competitive employee benefit package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, and 401k with competitive match.

General Purpose of the Medical Assistant (Experienced) Position: Responsible for assisting physicians and nurses with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. May assist with appointment scheduling and electronic chart management.

Medical Assistant (Experienced) Essential Functions

• Escorts patients to and from exam or treatment rooms as appropriate. Records all patient data prior to the physician or nurse seeing the patient. This includes vital signs, height and weight, allergies, medications, chief complaint, reason for visit, etc.
• Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as directed by the physician.
• Answers and returns patient phone calls as directed. Is responsible for contacting pharmacies for prescriptions or may answer patient telephone calls for referrals. May handle other patient telephone calls as directed by the physician, nurse or Office Manager.
• Obtains all necessary patient record information, lab data, diagnostics, consults, etc. as required by the physician or nurse for assessment of the patient's medical status.
• Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed in accordance with OSHA and universal safety precautions
• Assists with exams and procedures as requested.
• Assists with scheduling tests, procedures or appointments to follow-up on test results
• Prepares, maintains and stocks exam and treatment rooms. Orders supplies as needed.
• Obtains new patient information and any test results.
• Assists with administrative duties such as typing, faxing, reception duties, etc.
• Processes instruments and equipment as needed.
• Informs physician of patient reschedule or no-shows.
• Assists with delegated patient education activities including but not limited to distributing educational literature, etc.
• Maintains the strictest confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the physician, nurse or office manager.

Education

A high school diploma or GED is required. Graduate from an accredited school of medical assistant. Six (6) months of medical assistant experience in a medical practice setting preferred, however open to new graduate applicants.

About Us

At Preferred Primary Care Physicians, preferred health care is simply our standard. Our practice was established in 1995 when a group of dedicated physicians in the South Hills came together for one common purpose: to provide the highest quality care to their patients. Their ingenuity and expertise laid the foundation for our independently owned practice, which now operates out of more than 20 locations in the greater Pittsburgh area. Our elevated level of service is supported by our team-based approach, comprehensive clinical programs, and state-of-the-art outpatient centers. From providing general primary care to managing chronic conditions, we give all of our patients the preferential treatment they deserve.

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