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.
Aliquippa, PA Job Details Full-time $20 - $25 an hour 2 days ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Working with LGBTQ+ individuals Computer operation Direct patient care HIPAA compliance Electronic health records (EHR) management HIPAA Cultural competency Healthcare privacy protection Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds Computer skills Managing patient records Full Job Description The role of the medical assistant is to assist providers in implementing patient care and provide patient-centered and culturally competent care at Central Outreach Wellness Center.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Chart short description of each visit for Provider, or MA visit. Obtain Vitals including height, weight, BP, pain level, pulse, and respiratory rate. Obtain Labs as ordered, and properly label samples with first initial, last name and birthdate as confirmed with patient. Collect samples including urine, throat swab, and rectal swab as ordered. Properly log patient information into EKG, and perform EKG successfully. Administer and properly chart for vaccines under the guidance of providers, and bill for patient vaccines in EMR system properly. Properly chart any given medications in the chief complaint with proper dosage, concentration, administration route and site. Assist providers with any medical task as requested. Disinfect exam rooms between patient visits. Stock all bathrooms and exam rooms with gloves, appointment slips, etc. Properly dispose of sharps and bio-hazardous materials, maintain safe environment. Answering phones and routing the caller to where they need to go. Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements:
Culturally competent while working, including being gender sensitive and pronoun aware. Be able to work with a team of medical assistants, providers, and administrative staff. Knowledge of basic computer skills, Excel, Word and how to use Electronic Medical Records. Experience with patient centered care. Punctuality and impeccable attendance. Strong communication skills with both professionals and patients from all demographics. Non-judgmental approach to patient care. Technical skills with required office equipment. Patience and great attention to detail. Completely understand the healthcare privacy laws as outlined in
HIPAA. LGBTQIA
cultural competency. Ability to work collaboratively in team-based care. Ability to adapt to a work environment that is constantly changing and not always structured. Ability to work in a fast paced and, at times, excited atmosphere. Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor. Ability to multi-task.
