Certified Medical Assistant MA - Phoenixville Orthopedics
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. Must be a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant #PHX
Requirements
- Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
- 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
- Gathering patient information
- Screening patients
- Communicating with healthcare team
- Acting on delegation from provider, RN, or LPN
- Greeting patients
- Answering telephones
- Scheduling appointments
- Updating patients electronic medical record (EMR)
- 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
- Assisting the Physician, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant during examinations
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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
