Certified Medical Assistant
About The Position
PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) to work full-time in the medical department at Butler County Prison in Butler, PA. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under the supervision of an LPN. This full-time position rotating bi-weekly between day and evening shift coverage and rotates every other weekend coverage. Job Responsibilities: The Medical Assistant will be responsible for a variety of daily tasks and duties, including performing the initial intake screening on new patients, taking vital signs, and completing all appropriate intake forms per written protocol. In addition, the Medical Assistant will also be responsible for preparing and maintaining examination and treatment areas for the facility. Other responsibilities of the Medical Assistant will include: Phoning verification of medications and medical information. Obtain lab specimens as ordered by the physician (including 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 processing 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. This position provides a 2-week orientation period where you will be training on the job and shadowing with the nursing staff.
Requirements
- Currently hold an active Medical Assistant Certification
- 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
- Ability to multi-task and has a good grasp of patient assessment skills
- bring some clerical experience and ability to type to the position in order to be considered
Responsibilities
- performing the initial intake screening on new patients
- 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.
- Obtain lab specimens as ordered by the physician (including 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 processing 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
- Base rate is $17.00 per hour. Shift Differential is offered in addition for second shift coverage.
- Single and Family health care offered (i.e., medical / prescription / dental / vision).
- Retirement benefits offered (i.e., 401k with discretionary company match).
- Generous PTO package provided. PTO will accrue at the rate of 0.0788382 per hour of straight time worked for a maximum accrual of thirteen (13) days (or 104 hours) per year of service.
- Overtime Pay
- Shift Differential
- Weekend Differential compensation
- Premium Holiday Pay
- Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
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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
