Certified Medical Assistant - Family Medicine
About The Position
The Certified Medical Assistant supports physicians and other professional healthcare providers in an ambulatory care setting with patient care and examinations, including preparing exam rooms and patients, performing lab work, and carrying out basic medical assisting procedures to support patient comfort and safety. The role is a key part of serving the community. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday on the day shift, at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby, Pennsylvania. The Medical Assistant takes patient histories and vital signs, documents information in the Electronic Health Record, collects and prepares laboratory specimens, and assists with examinations and procedures. The role also supports front-office operations as needed, including reception, medical records, scheduling, and billing.
Requirements
- Medical Assistant certification from one of the following organizations: AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA, NHA, NAHP, or NPCE.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of previous Medical Assistant experience in a physician’s office is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of previous Medical Assistant experience in a physician’s office.
Responsibilities
- Escort patients to exam rooms, interview them, measure vital signs, and document information in the Electronic Health Record.
- Assess patient symptoms, reactions, and physical condition, and record data in the medical record.
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens for pickup, document lab information in the patient Electronic Health Record, and communicate with appropriate departments about protocols and procedure requirements.
- Set up exam rooms and prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
- Assist with examinations and procedures according to the physician or healthcare provider’s preferences, including gynecological exams, minor surgeries, electrocautery, biopsies, sigmoidoscopies, casting, sterile-technique procedures, and specimen preparation.
- Maintain knowledge and skills in front-office operations and assist as needed with reception, medical records, scheduling, and billing.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Mental health benefits
- Paid time off
- 403(b)
- Education assistance
- Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity
- Flexible schedules
- Free onsite parking
- Referral Rewards Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
