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PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES
Certified Medical Assistant
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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.
$43,659 / year median in Pennsylvania
+12% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for a reliable Medical Assistant. You will work under the supervision of a nurse or doctor. Candidates must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate. The ideal candidate should be experienced in telephone triage, rooming patients, vital signs, providing assistance to the providers, making appointments and administering injections, previous billing experience a plus. Responsibilities Telephone triage Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc. Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc. Administer injections, prescribed medications, clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks Collect samples for lab testing as assigned Provide emotional and psychological support when needed Communicate with patients' family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions Verify insurance information. Skills Proven experience as a CMA. Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Compassionate and able to handle stress Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program or LPN is a must