Med Assistant II - FT - Day - Primary Care Yardley PA

Capital Health (US)•Yardley, PA

2d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Health Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant II to support primary care delivery. The role prepares examination rooms, directs and assists patients, notifies providers when patients are ready, and assists providers during examinations. It reviews charts before appointments and accurately documents medical history, medications, treatments, problem lists, vital signs, and reasons for visits. The position also assists with patient equipment downloads and medication reconciliation. The Medical Assistant II performs clinical and clerical duties, including registration, billing, phone support, appointment scheduling, medical-record management, data entry, and helping patients complete paperwork. Responsibilities include cleaning and disinfecting equipment, maintaining stocked and clean exam rooms, following infection-control practices, and communicating relevant patient information. The employee may be cross-trained for Patient Reception Representative duties and may work at other Capital Health Medical Group practices as needed, under the direction of a provider and manager and in accordance with organizational policies and applicable state laws.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of work experience as a medical assistant, EMT, or in another direct patient-care-related role; a current nursing student who has completed two clinical semesters in an accredited nursing program will also be considered.
AHA BLS; non-licensed employees must obtain it before the end of the orientation period.
Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
Ability to document and maintain patient-care records.
Knowledge of vital signs and medical terminology.
Basic computer and data-entry skills.
Knowledge of medical-record management.

Responsibilities

Prepare examination rooms and assist providers with patient examinations.
Direct patients to examination rooms and help them prepare for examinations, including getting on and off the examination table.
Notify providers when patients arrive and are ready for examination.
Review charts before scheduled appointments to confirm requested laboratory work and diagnostic procedures are completed and reports are available.
Accurately record patient history, medications, treatments, problem lists, vital signs, and reason for visit.
Assist with patient equipment downloads using medical-device software and print reports for provider review.
Assist with medication reconciliation and document medications accurately.
Perform clerical duties, including patient registration, billing, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and maintaining medical records.
Clean, disinfect, and pasteurize equipment and document these activities according to standardized protocols.
Communicate accurate patient information appropriate to the patient's disorder.
Enter data into registration, electronic medical record, database, and scheduling systems according to established procedures.
Help patients complete required paperwork and questionnaires.
Clean and stock examination rooms after each patient and follow infection-control practices.
Cross-train to perform Patient Reception Representative duties as needed.
Perform other clinical and clerical duties supporting primary health care and patient care management, including assignments at other Capital Health Medical Group practices as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.