Medical Assistant-Pleasant Hills $1,000 Sign on Bonus

Preferred Primary Care Physicians; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Company paid life insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

Preferred Primary Care Physicians is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for a Pleasant Hills area practice. Prior physician office experience and ability to work in both front and back office settings are preferred. Phlebotomy skills are required.

The role supports physicians and nurses with patient care, clerical tasks, and electronic chart management. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and graduate from an accredited medical assistant program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; graduate from accredited medical assistant program.
• Six months of medical assistant experience preferred, open to new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from exam rooms; record vital signs, height/weight, allergies, medications, chief complaint.
• Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as directed.
• Answer patient calls and coordinate prescriptions or referrals.
• Obtain patient records, labs, and test results as needed for physician review.
• Assist with examinations and scheduling of tests and follow-up appointments.
• Prepare and stock exam and treatment rooms; order supplies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Front & Back Office

Vital signs

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate from accredited school of medical assistant

Job description

Preferred Primary Care Physicians is currently recruiting for a full-time Medical Assistant for a practice located in the Pleasant Hills area. Prior physician office experience preferred. The ideal candidate will have both front and back office experience. Phlebotomy skills are a must have.

General Purpose of the Position:

Responsible for assisting physicians and nurses with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. May assist with appointment scheduling and electronic chart management.

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.

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.

Please visit our website www.ppcp.org for more info about our company.

EOE