Med Assistant II - FT - Day - OB/GYN Langhorne PA

Capital Health (US)•Langhorne, PA

7d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant II prepares patients for examinations by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summaries. The role cleans and prepares exam rooms, obtains laboratory specimens, selects appropriate collection equipment, verifies specimen orders, assists physicians and other staff, and maintains supplies, forms, and assigned statistics. The position performs electrocardiograms and other relevant tests, including point-of-care testing, in accordance with established procedures and universal precautions. It verifies patient information, records medical history and visit purpose, and documents medical information—including medication and refill details and patient calls—in electronic medical records. It also performs clerical work such as registration, answering phones, scheduling, maintaining medical records, filing, and distributing reports. The Medical Assistant II coordinates with front-office and ancillary staff, supports check-in and checkout functions, and may assist with claims, discharge paperwork, referrals, patient education, appointments, and insurance eligibility. The role is cross-trained to perform Patient Reception Representative duties and may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group practices as needed. Under the direction of a provider and manager, it performs clinical and clerical duties consistent with Capital Health policies and applicable state laws, including subcutaneous or intramuscular injections. The employee uploads the required notarized access request and accepted medical assistant certification for the New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program and performs monitoring under the direction of a Licensed Independent Practitioner.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an eligible post-secondary medical assisting education program accredited by a recognized accrediting agency; the program must include at least 330 clock hours and training in intramuscular and subcutaneous injections and related anatomy, equipment selection, technique, hazards and complications, and emergency procedures.
Maintain current certification or registration from an eligible recognized medical assistant certifying or registering body.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS); non-licensed employees must obtain it before the end of the orientation period.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of insurance specifications and medical terminology.
Excellent phone etiquette and effective communication skills.
Basic computer and data-entry skills and medical-record management knowledge.
Willingness to accept delegation from RNs and LPNs.
Ability to cooperate, be flexible, and assist when working with patients, physicians, and staff.
Ability to multitask and maintain composure in stressful situations.
Ability to prepare records according to detailed instructions.
Consistent and timely attendance.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations by performing preliminary physical tests, taking vital signs, and reporting patient history summaries.
Clean and prepare examination rooms and obtain laboratory specimens.
Select appropriate specimen-collection equipment and verify specimen orders according to department policy.
Assist physicians and other staff as needed and prepare exam rooms for patient encounters.
Maintain appropriate supply levels, testing forms, and assigned statistics.
Perform clerical duties, including patient registration, answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining and filing medical records, and distributing reports.
Perform electrocardiograms and other relevant tests, including point-of-care testing, following established policies, procedures, and universal precautions.
Verify patient information by interviewing patients, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of visits.
Document medical information in electronic medical records, including medication and refill information and patient call documentation.
Keep rooms stocked and organized and organize paperwork and filing.
Coordinate professionally with front-office personnel and ancillary staff while following policies and procedures.
Assist with front-office functions, including check-in and checkout, claim creation, discharge paperwork, referrals, patient education, appointments, and insurance eligibility.
Perform clinical and clerical duties supporting primary health care and patient care management under provider and manager direction and in accordance with Capital Health policies and applicable state laws.
Cross-train to perform Patient Reception Representative duties as needed.
Upload a notarized New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program access request and a copy of an accepted Certified Medical Assistant certificate; perform monitoring under the direction of a Licensed Independent Practitioner.
Administer subcutaneous or intramuscular injections in accordance with Capital Health policies.
Perform other assigned duties and work at other Capital Health Medical Group practices as needed.