Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist

Preferred Primary Care Physicians•Homestead, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Preferred Primary Care Physicians is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist for its office at 3212 Main St, Fl 2, Munhall, PA 15120. The role supports physicians and nurses with patient care and with clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. The successful candidate will perform phlebotomy and must also be willing to complete back-office medical assistant duties, including rooming patients, taking vital signs, administering injections, and triage as needed. The position may also assist with appointment scheduling and electronic chart management. The schedule is Monday through Friday on a day schedule. Preferred Primary Care Physicians is an independently owned practice established in 1995. It operates more than 20 locations in the greater Pittsburgh area and provides primary care, chronic-condition management, clinical programs, and outpatient services through a team-based approach.

Requirements

Hold a phlebotomy certification or have at least 2 years of experience performing phlebotomy blood draws.
Be willing to perform back-office medical assistant duties, including rooming patients, taking vital signs, administering injections, and triage as needed.
High school diploma or GED required.
Graduate of an accredited medical assistant school required.
Three years of medical assistant experience in a medical practice setting preferred; new graduates are also considered.

Nice To Haves

Three years of medical assistant experience in a medical practice setting.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to and from examination or treatment rooms as appropriate.
Record patient information before the physician or nurse sees the patient, including vital signs, height and 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, and contact pharmacies for prescriptions or handle referral calls when assigned.
Obtain patient records, laboratory data, diagnostic information, and consultation information needed by the physician or nurse.
Obtain blood specimens from peripheral sites in accordance with OSHA requirements and universal safety precautions.
Assist with examinations and procedures as requested.
Assist with scheduling tests, procedures, and follow-up appointments related to test results.
Prepare, maintain, and stock examination and treatment rooms; 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 when patients reschedule or do not show up.
Assist with delegated patient education activities, including distributing educational literature.
Maintain strict confidentiality.
Perform other duties assigned by the physician, nurse, or office manager.
Complete back-office medical assistant duties, including rooming patients, taking vital signs, administering injections, and triage when needed.