Medical Assistant

PrimeCare Medical • Chambersburg, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is hiring full-time Medical Assistants to work in the medical department at Franklin County Jail in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. The role provides comprehensive nursing care and is performed under the supervision of an LPN. The position is scheduled from 6 pm to 2 am with rotating weekends. New employees receive a two-week orientation period that includes on-the-job training and shadowing with nursing staff.

Requirements

• Currently hold an active Medical Assistant certification.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced position.
• Good patient assessment skills.
• Clerical experience and ability to type.
• Effective communication skills.
• Pleasant telephone manner.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Working knowledge of office and medical equipment.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial intake screenings for new patients, take vital signs, and complete appropriate intake forms according to written protocol.
• Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.
• Phone to verify medications and medical information.
• Obtain laboratory specimens as ordered by the physician, including venipunctures.
• Perform treatments ordered by a physician.
• Maintain medication records.
• Administer tuberculin skin tests for new intakes and annual follow-ups for inmates or patients.
• Type reports, letters, and memoranda.
• Answer the telephone and process calls.
• Maintain the filing system and protect the confidentiality of information.
• Follow universal precautions.
• Maintain a pleasant working attitude.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or delegated.

Benefits

• Base pay of $20 per hour.
• Second-shift differential.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for single and family enrollment.
• 401(k) with discretionary company match.
• Paid time off accrual of 0.0788382 hours per hour of straight-time work, up to 13 days (104 hours) per year of service.
• Overtime pay.
• Weekend differential.
• Premium holiday pay.
• Employee referral bonus opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed