Certified Medical Assistant

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. • Hempfield Township, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical is looking for enthusiastic and hard-working Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) to work PRN on the day and night shifts in the medical department at the Westmoreland County Prison located in Greensburg, PA. The ideal Medical Assistant should be upbeat and maintain a pleasant working attitude when dealing with staff and patients.

Available Shift:
PRN Day or Night (6:00 PM - 6:30 AM or 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM)

Requirements

• The Medical Assistant is a fast-paced position, and as such, we must have someone who has the ability to multi-task and has a good grasp of patient assessment skills.
• In addition, the Medical Assistant must also bring some clerical experience and ability to type to the position in order to be considered.
• Currently, hold a Medical Assistant Certification OR have graduated from a Medical Assistant course and have the diploma
• Effective communication skills
• Pleasant telephone manner
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Working knowledge of office equipment and medical equipment
• Working knowledge of medical terminology

Responsibilities

• Performing the initial intake screening on new receptions
• Taking vital signs
• Completing all appropriate intake forms per written protocol
• Preparing and maintaining examination and treatment areas for the facility
• Phoning verification of medications and medical information.
• Obtaining lab specimens as ordered by the physician (to include Venipunctures).
• Performing various treatments ordered by a Physician.
• Maintaining medication records.
• Administering tuberculin skin testing on new intakes and on annual follow-ups due on all inmates/patients.
• Typing of various reports, letters, and memoranda.
• Answering telephone and process calls.
• Maintaining the filing system and confidentiality of information at all times.
• Following universal precautions at all times.
• Maintaining a pleasant working attitude.
• Any/all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or delegated.

Benefits

• PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to their employees.
• Standard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability options, Generous PTO, 401k with match, and a flexible spending account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees