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Med Assistant II - FT - Day - Pelvic Health Specialists Newtown PA
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$40,639 / year median in Ohio
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Med Assistant II
- FT•Day•Pelvic Health Specialists Newtown PA Capital Health•3.
- $24.
Pay Range:
$19.32- $24.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40 Position Overview Prepares exam rooms for patient encounters and assists LIP as requested. Directs patients to examination rooms; assists in preparing patients for examination; assists patients in undressing, dressing and getting on and off of the examination table. Notifies provider of patient's arrival and readiness for their examination. Assists providers with patient examinations. Reviews charts prior to patients' scheduled appointment to assure that all requested lab work and diagnostic procedures have been completed and that reports have been returned and are accessible to the provider. Records medical history, current medications, treatments, and problem list accurately. Obtains and records patient vital signs, temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and reason for visit. Assists with patient equipment downloads, utilizing a variety of medical device software programs and printing appropriate reports for LIP review accurately and in a timely manner. Assists with medication reconciliation process, reviewing and accurately documenting patient medications. Accurately and efficiently performs all clerical duties as needed, including but not limited to patient registration, billing, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and initiating, maintaining and filing medical records. Assists with equipment cleaning, disinfection, and pasteurization, documenting appropriately according to standardized protocols. Disseminates and communicates accurate patient information appropriate to the patient's disorder. Accurately inputs data in the registration, electronic medical record, database and scheduling systems according to established procedures. Assists patients to complete essential paperwork and questionnaires. Assures exam rooms are cleaned after each patient and appropriately stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and forms. Practices proper infection control techniques. Cross-trained to perform Patient Reception Rep job duties as needed. Performs other selected clinical and clerical duties that assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management within any CH office location under the direction of a provider and manager in accordance with the objectives and policies of Capital Health (CH) and respective state laws governing such action and activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Incumbents working in Primary Care or Specialty Care offices may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group Practices as needed.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.Experience:
Two years of work experience as a medical assistant, EMT or other direct patient care related role. Will consider a current nursing student with completion of two clinical semesters from an accredited nursing program.Other Credentials:
AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation periodKnowledge and Skills:
Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures. Ability to document and maintain patient care records.Special Training:
Knowledge of vital signs, medical terminology, basic computer basic data entry skills; and medical record management.Usual Work Day:
8 HoursPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Carry objects , Pinching/fine motor activities Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Walking , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Taste or Smell Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear Lifting Floor to Waist 40 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 40 lbs.Sensory Requirements include:
Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Dust/Particulate Matter This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Plan Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy Dental Plan Vision Plan Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Healthcare FSA Dependent Care FSA Retirement Savings and Investment Plan Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Disability Benefits- Long Term Disability (LTD) Disability Benefits
- Short Term Disability (STD) Employee Assistance Program Commuter Transit Commuter Parking Supplemental Life Insurance Voluntary Life Spouse Voluntary Life Employee Voluntary Life Child Voluntary Legal Services Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance Voluntary Pet Insurance Paid Time-Off Program The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.