Certified Medical Assistant (Pulmonary Practice)

Heritage Valley Health System • Vanport Township, PA

2h

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant supports a pulmonary practice by performing clinical and administrative duties. Clinical tasks include rooming patients, collecting vital signs, reviewing medication lists and patient medical and social histories, collecting specimens, performing basic laboratory tests, and administering injections and medications as directed by a provider. Administrative tasks include ordering supplies, maintaining medical records, obtaining referrals and authorizations, and scheduling appointments.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant certification, such as AAMA CMA, AMT RMA, NHA CCMA, NCCT NCMA, or NAHP NRCMA.
• CPR certification.
• Computer experience.
• Successfully complete applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant diploma or degree program.
• Minimum of one year of medical assisting experience.
• Proficient in venipuncture.

Responsibilities

• Room patients.
• Collect vital signs.
• Review patient medication lists and medical and social histories.
• Collect specimens and perform basic laboratory tests.
• Administer injections and medications as directed by a provider.
• Order supplies.
• Update and maintain medical records.
• Obtain referrals and authorizations.
• Schedule appointments.

What This Job Offers

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