Certified Medical Assistant - Family Medicine

Trinity Health • Darby, PA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, a member of Trinity Health, Mid-Atlantic, is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to join our Women's Health Team! Shift: Full-time, days The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting in the preparation, examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the physician. Appropriately and professionally, assist physician and patients during the examination. Assist with front desk duties when necessary. The MA is responsible for maintaining the clinical inventories for the practice under the direction and guidance of the Office Manager/Coordinator/Leader and/or providers. Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant Employment Type: Full-Time Shift: Mon-Fri, day shift Location: Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital - Darby, PA Position Purpose Assists the ambulatory care setting physician or other professional healthcare provider with support for patient care and examinations, including exam preparation and lab work. Performs basic medical assisting procedures necessary to provide for care, comfort and safety of patients. This position is a key role serving our community. As a Certified Medical Assistant you will: Show patients to exam room, interview patients, measure vital signs (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height) and document in Electronic Health Record. Accurately assesses patient symptoms, reactions, and physical condition and records data in the medical record. Take any necessary labs, prepare for pick up and record in the patient electronic health record, communicate with the appropriate departments on protocol for all labs and receiving all information they need for procedures. Properly sets up exam room and prepares patients for examinations and procedures. Assists with procedures and examinations per physician/healthcare provider preference, i.e. gynecological exams, minor surgeries, electrocautery, biopsies, sigmoidoscopies, casting, sterile technique procedures, and specimen preparation. Maintain knowledge and skills of front office operations. Assists as necessary with reception, medical records, scheduling and billing functions of the office.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant Certification from one of the following organizations: AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA, NHA, NAHP, or NPCE
• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year of previous Medical Assistant experience in a Physician's office (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the physician.
• Assist physician and patients during the examination.
• Assist with front desk duties when necessary.
• Maintain the clinical inventories for the practice under the direction and guidance of the Office Manager/Coordinator/Leader and/or providers.
• Show patients to exam room, interview patients, measure vital signs (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height) and document in Electronic Health Record.
• Accurately assesses patient symptoms, reactions, and physical condition and records data in the medical record.
• Take any necessary labs, prepare for pick up and record in the patient electronic health record, communicate with the appropriate departments on protocol for all labs and receiving all information they need for procedures.
• Properly sets up exam room and prepares patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assists with procedures and examinations per physician/healthcare provider preference, i.e. gynecological exams, minor surgeries, electrocautery, biopsies, sigmoidoscopies, casting, sterile technique procedures, and specimen preparation.
• Maintain knowledge and skills of front office operations.
• Assists as necessary with reception, medical records, scheduling and billing functions of the office.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with 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