Certified Medical Assistant - Weight Loss Center

Tower Health • Wyomissing, PA

3h

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant works within the workforce to gather, screen, communicate, and act based on delegation from a provider, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse, consistent with scope of practice. The role combines clerical and direct patient care duties in a weight loss center.

Clerical duties include greeting patients, answering telephones, scheduling appointments, and updating patients’ electronic medical records. Clinical duties include rooming patients, taking medical histories, performing and recording vital signs, preparing exam rooms for procedures, explaining treatment procedures, preparing patients for examination, facilitating patient flow through the office, and assisting a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant during examinations. The role requires current medical assistant certification or registration.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or graduation from a medical assistant program.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification awarded through AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA, NAHP, or NHA. Certification from another organization requires THMG Leadership Approval.
• BLS certification.
• Computer skills, including use and navigation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• General clerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, answer telephones, schedule appointments, and update patients’ electronic medical records.
• Room patients and take medical histories.
• Perform and record vital signs.
• Prepare exam rooms for procedures and prepare patients for examination.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients.
• Facilitate patient flow through the office.
• Assist a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant during examinations.
• Gather, screen, communicate, and act on information based on delegation from a provider, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse, within scope of practice.
• Complete and maintain required role competencies and trainings.

What This Job Offers

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