Medical Assistant - Willow Grove

ENT and Allergy Associates•Upper Moreland Township, PA

1d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

ENT and Allergy Associates, New York & New Jersey's premier ENT and Allergy medical practice, is seeking a self-motivated, people-friendly full time Medical Assistant for our Willow Grove office. Hourly: $20.24/hr

Requirements

Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
Must be able to work in independently
Completion of a Medical Assistant program is required, with preference given to candidates holding certifications such as CMA or RMA.
Alternatively, candidates with any of the following qualifications will be considered: Bachelor's degree in Biology or Emergency Medical Technician certification or Five years of continuous experience working as a Medical Assistant.

Nice To Haves

NextGen is a plus
Previous experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
Prepares patients for their appointment by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room
Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; and telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies.
Educates patients by providing medication and instructions; answering questions.
Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.
Keeps inventory of supplies.
Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance.
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.