Certified Medical Assistant - Family Medicine

Trinity Health • Nazareth, PA

1d • Onsite

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 examination rooms and patients, performing laboratory work, and carrying out basic medical assisting procedures to support patients’ care, comfort, and safety. This role serves the community and may also assist with front-office operations, including reception, medical records, scheduling, and billing.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with day shifts and one to two evenings. It is located at Nazareth Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

• Certification as a Medical Assistant from AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA, NHA, NAHP, or NPCE.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of previous Medical Assistant experience in a physician’s office.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to examination rooms, interview them, measure vital signs, and document the information in the Electronic Health Record.
• Assess and record patient symptoms, reactions, and physical condition in the medical record.
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples for pickup, record lab information in the patient’s electronic health record, and coordinate with appropriate departments about protocols and procedure information.
• Set up examination rooms and prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assist with examinations and procedures according to the physician’s or healthcare provider’s preferences, including gynecological examinations, minor surgeries, electrocautery, biopsies, sigmoidoscopies, casting, sterile-technique procedures, and specimen preparation.
• Maintain knowledge and skills related to front-office operations and assist as needed with reception, medical records, scheduling, and billing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage.
• Paid time off.
• 403(b).
• Education assistance.
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Referral Rewards Program.

What This Job Offers

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