Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Full Time Eve & PT Nights

PrimeCare Medical, Inc.•North Cornwall Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical is seeking enthusiastic and hard-working Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) to join the medical department at the Lebanon County Prison in Lebanon, PA. The ideal candidate should possess an upbeat and pleasant working attitude when interacting with both staff and patients. This role involves a variety of daily tasks and duties, including performing initial intake screenings for new receptions, taking vital signs, and completing all necessary intake forms according to written protocols. Additionally, the Medical Assistant will be responsible for preparing and maintaining examination and treatment areas within the facility.

Requirements

Ability to multi-task
Good grasp of patient assessment skills
Clerical experience
Ability to type
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