Medical Assistant Certified Gastroenterology

Mount Nittany Health•State College, PA

About The Position

Provide care to patients as directed by the provider, including preparing patients for examination, administering medications, assisting with procedures, and performing tests. The Medical Assistant participates as a member of the healthcare team to engage patients, families, and caregivers in coordinating patient care. The role is based in a fast-paced, stressful, high-traffic medical office. The employee may be exposed to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, bodily fluids, and other clinic conditions. Work may involve irregular hours and travel to other offices. Physical demands include a full range of body motion, handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, hand-eye coordination, extended standing and walking, and occasional lifting or carrying of items weighing up to 50 pounds. Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range are required. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Medical Assistant certification or Registered Medical Assistant certification required upon hire or transfer.
BLS certification required.
Knowledge of medical practice and patient care, medical equipment and instruments, and examination, diagnostic, and treatment-room procedures.
Knowledge of physician office procedures and medical terminology.
Basic knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions.
Ability to assist with treatments and procedures, take vital signs, and record and maintain test results.
Ability to accurately record data using a computer.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of medical office and patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examination and treatment, including taking patient histories, vital signs, and height and weight measurements.
Assist the provider with tests and procedures.
Administer non-controlled prescribed injections and medications, observe reactions, and document them in the patient's file.
Perform and document tests and procedures, including EKGs, audiometry, glucose testing, and Holter monitoring.
Prepare examination and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
Prepare, sterilize, and maintain supplies and equipment for patient treatments.
Answer and return telephone calls according to provider instructions and record messages for the provider, depending on specialty.
Assist with scheduling patient referrals, appointments, testing, and admissions to other facilities.
Call pharmacies with non-narcotic patient prescriptions, excluding controlled substances, according to provider instructions.
Perform front desk and administrative duties as required.
Participate in quality improvement activities and processes.
Perform other duties as required.