Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

WellSpan Health; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

DailyPay

Expanded Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

WellSpan Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide safe, therapeutic, and efficient care. You will assist in direct patient care, perform treatments, and document in the EHR under supervision, supporting patient-centered workflows in a dynamic setting.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, specimen collection, prepping for procedures, administering vaccines and medications as qualified, and guiding patients and families with post-visit education.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Associates Degree Medical Assistant Preferred
• Diploma Program Medical Assistant Preferred

Responsibilities

• Obtains and documents reason for visit; records vital signs including temperature, BP, weight, BMI, respirations, pulse.
• Collects specimens as directed; uses proper equipment and protocols; logs specimens before lab transport.
• Prepares patients for procedures; ensures sterility and standard precautions are followed.
• Under supervision, prepares and administers vaccines, medications and controlled substances as prescribed.
• Documents prescription requests and refills per protocol.
• Provides patient education and instructions; reviews with patient and family as directed.

Job description

WellSpan Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide safe, therapeutic, and efficient care. You will assist in direct patient care, perform treatments, and document in the EHR under supervision, supporting patient-centered workflows in a dynamic setting.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, specimen collection, prepping for procedures, administering vaccines and medications as qualified, and guiding patients and families with post-visit education.