PEDS MEDICAL ASSISTANT

WMH Alzheimer’s Support Group; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health care provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team in Honesdale. In this vital role, you will support clinical operations, ensuring efficient patient care and assisting medical professionals during examinations. Your expertise in medical terminology and patient interaction will be essential in delivering high-quality service. This position offers an opportunity to grow within a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact on the community's health. If you are passionate about patient care and looking to advance your career in a fulfilling setting, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant education program.
• Certified or Registered MA or equivalent credential required.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical and patient care support services.
• Assists doctor with office exams and procedures.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Patient Care

First Aid

Venipuncture

Charting Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Graduate from Medical Assistant Program

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Medical Equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Honesdale, PA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Certification

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Category: Health Care

Description

Position Title: Medical Assistant

Primary Purpose Of The Position:

Provides clinical and patient care support services to ensure the efficient operation of the medical center.

Responsibilities W Indicates Primary Duties/Responsibilities Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job's purpose and are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. Following are essential functions/standards of the job, evaluate how the employee performed relative to these standards by checking the appropriate box.

Answers telephone in a timely, professional manner. Forwards calls or takes detailed messages as appropriate.

Proper and accurate charting of patients and procedures.

Demonstrates effective knowledge of medical terminology and medical abbreviations.

Cooperatively assists doctor with office exams and procedures.

Demonstrates bandaging skills.

Demonstrates knowledge of basic first aid.

Appropriately performs/demonstrates knowledge and/or use of: Vitals: B/P, temperature., resp., pulse, height and weight Exam room preparation Medical and Surgical aseptic techniques Patients rights and ethics (patient confidentiality) Venipuncture Collecting specimens; PAP's, throat, wound and urine cultures Routine urine tests Basic understanding and administration of drugs Universal precautions Draping and positioning patients Recording EKG's Pulmonary function tests Use of nebulizer Injections PDR and other reference books Care of surgical instruments and sterilization Visual acuity testing

Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

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Additional Responsibilities

I. Organizational Responsibilities

Promotes in a positive manner, WMH's Mission, and Core Values.

Displays identification badge in proper manner while on duty.

Adheres to organization/departmental policy on conduct and appearance.

Demonstrates dependability, arrives at work on time, reports on scheduled days, adheres to break and meal schedules.

Maintains and fosters a culture in accordance with the Corporate Compliance program.

Adheres to all organizational policy and procedure as set forth in the Hospital Policy and Procedure Manual (HPPM), Human Resources Policy and Procedure Manual and Department policy & procedures.

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II. Confidentiality

HIPAA compliance - complies with all of the privacy & confidentiality policy & procedures outlined in the "HIPAA Program" of Wayne Memorial Hospital. All information encountered during course of employment is treated as confidential and privileged information. Complies with all policy and procedure pertaining to computer passwords, downloading information, transmission of information, etc.

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III. Customer Service

Anticipates and exhibits a dedication to meeting the expectations of internal/external customer needs in a timely manner.

Ensures customer satisfaction through process of monitoring, developing, improving, and delivering excellence in products and services.

Respects the diversity of cultural/religious beliefs of the community served.

Ensures timely resolution of problems, concerns and complaints of all customers served.

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IV. Communication

Demonstrates the ability to interact in a clear and logical manner while maintaining a positive and professional communication pattern, verbally and in writing, with peers, management and associates within the department/organization.

Identifies self and clarifies role to patient, family, staff, healthcare providers, students and other associates within department and organization.

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V. Teamwork

Establishes constructive relationships with team members by demonstrating a willingness to work with and assist all members of the healthcare team to ensure customer satisfaction.

Addresses concerns or conflicts with members of the work team in a mature and professional manner.

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VI. Safety

Demonstrates and maintains approved infection control policies and standards.

Maintains familiarity with Emergency Response procedures and responds appropriately to all emergency codes.

Appropriately reports all accidents and dangerous situations by notifying necessary persons and completing required reports.

Demonstrates awareness of and performs in accordance with the Patient Safety Improvement and Management Plan (See HPPM - PI-005)

Demonstrates proper and safe body mechanics as taught in "Back Safety" program.

Maintains familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

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VII. Continuing Education

Possesses and maintains cognitive and technical knowledge and the ability to progressively manage care delivery across the continuum of care.

Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional growth.

Actively contributes to performance improvement initiatives.

Complies with mandatory organizational continuing education policy.

Maintains organizational and departmental job specific competencies.

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Competency Assessment The process of ensuring that each employee demonstrates continued ability to perform the tasks, duties, and responsibilities of his/her position in a competent fashion. Following are the competency standards for the position. Indicate how the employee demonstrates competency relative to the standard listed by checking the appropriate boxes.

Departmental Competency:

Demonstrates efficiency and appropriate use of information systems (Physician Billing, E-mail, internet, EVS verification and PA Medicaid software applications).

Demonstrates and facilitates appropriate use of copier/printer, fax machine, communication, and log books.

Demonstrates effective knowledge of medical terminology, procedure tray set-up, room set up by procedure, basic first aid, administration of injectable drugs, specimen collection, medical/surgical aseptic techniques.

Demonstrates appropriate technique/procedure for pulmonary function tests, use of nebulizer, care of surgical instruments and sterilization, visual acuity testing, taking of vital signs, bandaging skills, EKG, blood glucose monitoring use and controls.

Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of phlebotomy procedures.

Displays efficiency in maintaining pharmaceutical stock items.

Demonstrates proper and accurate charting of patients and procedures, use of medical records .

Demonstrates accuracy with details and strong organizational skills.

Facilitates and maintains current CPR certification.

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant education program
• Certified or Registered MA or equivalent credential
• Prior Medical Assistant experience preferred.