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Commonwealth Health

Medical Assistant

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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

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Job Description

Job Location:
Commonwealth Health Physician Network Job Purpose:
Provides primary nursing support to the physician and patient to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's condition. Provides support to business operations through an understanding of business functions.
Position Qualifications Education:
Medical Assistant Certification required Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes Requires knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice; organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care; medical equipment and instruments used to provide patient care; and common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Requires skill to identify problems and recommend solutions; prepare and maintain accurate records; develop and maintain quality assurance; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients, office staff, and the public.