Certified Medical Assistant MA - Internal Medicine Collegeville

Tower Health • Collegeville, PA

110d

About The Position

Medical assistant (MA) is positioned within the workforce to gather, screen, communicate and act based on delegation from a provider, registered nurse or Licensed Practical nurse as per scope of practice. The MA performs a combination of clerical and direct patient care duties. Clerical responsibilities include greeting patients, answering telephones, scheduling appointments, and updating patients electronic medical record (EMR). Clinical responsibilities include rooming patients, taking medical histories, performing and recording vital signs, preparing exam room for procedures, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examination, facilitation of patient flow through the office, and assisting the Physician, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant during examinations.

Requirements

• Must be a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.
• High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program.
• BLS Certification.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification awarded through AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA, NAHP or NHA.
• Computer Skills to include use and navigation.
• Excellent Communications Skills.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills.
• General Clerical Skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather, screen, communicate and act based on delegation from a provider, registered nurse or Licensed Practical nurse.
• Perform clerical duties including greeting patients, answering telephones, scheduling appointments, and updating patients electronic medical record (EMR).
• Room patients and take medical histories.
• Perform and record vital signs.
• Prepare exam room for procedures.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepare patients for examination.
• Facilitate patient flow through the office.
• Assist the Physician, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant during examinations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees