Med Assistant I - FT - Day - Rheumatology Specialists Newtown PA

Capital Health (US)•Newtown, PA

3d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Health is seeking a Medical Assistant I for a full-time, day shift position in Rheumatology Specialists in Newtown, PA. This role involves preparing patients for examinations, performing preliminary physical tests, taking vital signs, recording patient history, cleaning exam rooms, obtaining lab specimens, and assisting physicians and staff. The Medical Assistant will also select appropriate equipment, verify specimen orders, prepare exam rooms, maintain supplies, and perform clerical duties such as patient registration, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and managing medical records. Additionally, the role includes performing electrocardiograms and other relevant tests, documenting medical information in electronic records, coordinating with front office and ancillary staff, and assisting in front office functions like check-in/out, referrals, and insurance eligibility verification. The position also involves performing injections, uploading NJPMP forms, and monitoring NJPMP under direction. Cross-training for Patient Reception Rep duties may be required. This role supports the delivery of primary health care and patient care management within Capital Health offices, adhering to state laws and company policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or graduate of a post-secondary medical assisting education program accredited by the National Healthcare Association (NHA), or its successor, The Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association (CAHEA), or its successor; Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), or its successor; or any accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Two years of work experience as a medical assistant (with a high school diploma or equivalent only), EMT or other direct patient care related role.
Current nursing student with completion of two clinical semesters from an accredited nursing program.
Graduate of a post-secondary medical assisting education program without a current certification from the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), the National Certification Medical Association (NCMA), or registration from the American Medical Technologists (AMT), or any other recognized certifying body approved by the board.
AHA BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

uploads a notarized "request for access" form and a copy of their State-accepted Certified Medical Assistant certificate for NJPMP monitoring.

Responsibilities

Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.
Cleans exam rooms, obtains lab specimens.
Assists the physicians and other staff as needed.
Selects appropriate equipment prior to collection to streamline process.
Verifies specimen orders per department policy.
Prepares exam rooms for patient encounters and assists LIP as requested.
Maintains appropriate levels of supplies and all relevant forms for any testing performed and maintains statistics as assigned.
Performs thoroughly all clerical duties as needed, including but not limited to patient registration, answering phones, scheduling appointments, initiating, maintaining and filing medical records and timely distribution of reports.
Performs electrocardiograms and other relevant tests including point of care testing following established policies and procedures and universal precautions.
Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
Documents medical information in electronic medical records including medication and refill information and patient call documentation, keeps rooms stocked and organized.
Organizes paperwork and filing.
Coordinates with front office personnel and ancillary staff in professional and positive manner in adherence of policies and procedures in support of patient service.
Assists in front office functions as assigned including but not limited to: Checkout/in duties with claim creation and assuring complete process of discharge paperwork, referrals, patient education, appointments, insurance eligibility etc.
Performs other selected clinical and clerical duties that assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management within any CH office location under the direction of a provider and manager in accordance with the objectives and policies of Capital Health (CH) and respective state laws governing such action and activities.
Cross-trained to perform Patient Reception Rep job duties as needed.
Performs NJPMP monitoring under the direction of the LIP (Licensed Independent Practitioner).
Performs injections, subcutaneous or intramuscular; performs duties in accordance with Capital Health policies.
Performs other duties as assigned.