Certified Medical Assistant MA - Kutztown Family Medicine
About The Position
The Medical Assistant (MA) gathers, screens, communicates, and acts based on delegation from a provider, registered nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse, within the scope of practice. The role combines clerical and direct patient care duties. Clerical work includes greeting patients, answering telephones, scheduling appointments, and updating patients’ electronic medical records (EMR). Clinical work includes rooming patients, taking medical histories, performing and recording vital signs, preparing exam rooms for procedures, explaining treatment procedures, preparing patients for examination, facilitating patient flow through the office, and assisting a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant during examinations. The position requires a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or graduation from a Medical Assistant Program.
- Current Medical Assistant certification awarded through AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA, NAHP, or NHA. Certifications from other organizations require THMG Leadership Approval.
- BLS Certification.
- Computer skills, including use and navigation.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- General clerical skills.
Responsibilities
- Gather, screen, communicate, and act based on delegation from a provider, registered nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse, within scope of practice.
- Greet patients, answer telephones, schedule appointments, and update patients’ electronic medical records.
- Room patients and take medical histories.
- Perform and record vital signs.
- Prepare exam rooms for procedures and prepare patients for examination.
- Explain treatment procedures to patients.
- Facilitate patient flow through the office.
- Assist the Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant during examinations.
- Complete and maintain competencies and trainings required for the role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
