Memory Care Medical Assistant - Alzheimer's (FT)

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Penn Medicine in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support under provider supervision in a primary or specialty care setting. You will prepare patients, administer injections, perform point-of-care testing, and assist with procedures.

This full-time day-shift role (Mon-Fri, 8:00 am–4:30 pm; possible 8:30 am–5:00 pm) offers opportunities to coordinate care and deliver patient-centered service while upholding confidentiality and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required).
• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (Required); must obtain certification within 6 months if not currently certified.
• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required).
• Minimum 1 year Medical Assistant experience in a primary or specialty care physician’s office.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for visit and rooms according to standards.
• Administers injections as prescribed and provides findings to provider.
• Prepares and administers medications per protocol and regulations.
• Assists with procedures, minor surgeries and exams.
• Performs Point of Care Testing (e.g., hearing, flu, urine, strep).
• Removes sutures and changes dressings as needed.
• Provides clinical advice by phone or electronic messages per triage protocols.
• Authorizes prescription refills as directed by the provider.
• Assists with test tracking and monitoring overdue results.
• Maintains exam rooms and instruments; supports preventive and chronic care outreach.
• Coordinates referrals and community resources; participates in performance improvement.
• Acts as patient experience advocate and maintains professional communication.

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Equivalent Experience

1+ years Medical Assistant experience

Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Tools

Medical equipment

Job description

Penn Medicine in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support under provider supervision in a primary or specialty care setting. You will prepare patients, administer injections, perform point-of-care testing, and assist with procedures.

This full-time day-shift role (Mon-Fri, 8:00 am–4:30 pm; possible 8:30 am–5:00 pm) offers opportunities to coordinate care and deliver patient-centered service while upholding confidentiality and quality standards.