Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist - Munhall, PA

Preferred Primary Care Physicians, Inc.•Munhall, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Preferred Primary Care Physicians is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist for its office at 3212 Main St., Floor 2, Munhall, PA 15120. The role assists physicians and nurses with patient care, clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks, and may include appointment scheduling and electronic chart management. The successful candidate must be willing to perform back-office medical assistant duties, including rooming patients, taking vital signs, administering injections, and triage as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday during the day. Preferred Primary Care Physicians is an independently owned practice established in 1995, with more than 20 locations in the greater Pittsburgh area. Its work is supported by a team-based approach, comprehensive clinical programs, and outpatient centers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Phlebotomy certification or at least 2 years of experience performing phlebotomy blood draws.
Must be willing to complete back-office medical assistant duties, including rooming patients, taking vital signs, administering injections, and triage as needed.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited medical assistant school.
Three years of medical assistant experience in a medical practice setting; new graduates are also welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to and from exam or treatment rooms and record patient information before the physician or nurse sees them, including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, medications, chief complaint, and reason for visit.
Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as directed by the physician.
Answer and return patient phone calls as directed; contact pharmacies for prescriptions and handle referral or other patient calls as directed by the physician, nurse, or Office Manager.
Obtain patient records, laboratory data, diagnostic information, and consults required for assessment of the patient's medical status.
Obtain blood specimens from peripheral sites in accordance with OSHA requirements and universal safety precautions.
Assist with examinations and procedures as requested.
Schedule tests, procedures, and appointments to follow up on test results.
Prepare, maintain, and stock exam and treatment rooms, and order supplies as needed.
Obtain new patient information and test results.
Assist with administrative duties such as typing, faxing, and reception.
Process instruments and equipment as needed.
Inform the physician of patient reschedules or no-shows.
Assist with delegated patient education activities, including distributing educational literature.
Maintain strict confidentiality.
Perform other duties as assigned by the physician, nurse, or Office Manager.
Perform back-office medical assistant duties, including rooming patients, taking vital signs, administering injections, and triage when needed.