Medical Assistant (PRN)

Surgery Partners Brand; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with a company 

Job summary

Surgery Partners Brand is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in a busy outpatient clinic. You will prepare patients, take histories, record vital signs, collect specimens, assist during examinations, and coordinate with physicians and staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent; healthcare experience is preferred. You will participate in medication prep under supervision and help with administrative tasks to keep the office running smoothly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior healthcare experience or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take medical histories and record vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examination and assist physician.
• Instruct patients about medications and arrange refills as directed.
• Perform routine administrative tasks to keep the office running.
• Maintain sterile techniques and prepare exam rooms.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical history collection

Medication administration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Healthcare experience preferred

Job description

JOB TITLE: Medical Assistant

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Responsible for performing or assisting with a variety of tasks in a clinical setting including: patient preparation, physical and drug screen collection, sterile techniques, instrument care, medications and injections procedures. Communicates with patients, physician offices and testing facilities.

SUPERVISOR

Clinical Office Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Clinical duties include taking medical histories and recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examination, and assisting the physician during the examination.
• Perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians, and other health practitioners running smoothly.
• Instruct patients about medications, prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician, authorize drug refills as directed, telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy.
• Prepares exam rooms for patient visits; measures vital signs, data collection and appropriately documents information.
• Document current medications and prescriptions that need to be renewed.
• Instructs patient how to prepare for the physician (assisting as necessary).
• Anticipates/sets up special equipment and/or supplies needed for the visit.
• Alerts the physician when patient is ready and communicates pertinent clinical information.
• Assists patient through check-out process when visit is complete.
• Clears and prepares room for next patient.
• Responds to needs to expedite visits and keep on schedule.
• Assists the physician with patient care during the visit.
• Adheres to hand hygiene and standard precaution guidelines.
• Provides care appropriate to age group of patients in practice setting and documents data per practice protocols age-appropriate vital signs measurements.
• Perform other duties as required.

EDUCATION

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent
• 2. Prior health care experience and/or training is preferred

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

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