Certified Medical Assistant MA - Phoenixville Orthopedics

Tower Health • Limerick Township, PA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The 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. Candidates must be able to work out of both the Limerick and Phoenixville Ortho offices.

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 American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), National Association of Healthcare Professionals (NAHP) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA). Medical Assistant Certification other than those listed requires THMG Leadership Approval.
• 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 as per scope of practice.
• Greet patients, answer telephones, schedule appointments, and update patients electronic medical record (EMR).
• Room patients, 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, and assist the Physician, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant during examinations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED