Medical Assistant

North American Medical Associates•Wexford, PA

22h

About The Position

North American Medical Associates is a growing organization of doctors and professionals focused on diagnosing, managing, and treating chronic pain conditions and neurological disorders. The organization also aims to improve patients’ quality of life and productivity beyond pain treatment. The Medical Assistant supports clinical and front-office operations, assists providers with procedures and patient care, maintains examination rooms and inventory, and may travel between practice locations for cross-coverage.

Requirements

Current certificate from an accredited medical assistant training school in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Delaware.
Current CPR license.
High level of professionalism.
Strong customer service skills.
Inventory management experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience working for a healthcare practice or hospital.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to and from examination and procedure rooms.
Collect urine specimens at each visit and process them according to visit guidelines.
Record vital signs, height, weight, and changes in medical history at each appointment.
Perform medication reconciliation in the electronic medical record.
Update patient room status in the EMR and provide verbal handoffs to providers before visits.
Assist providers with minor procedures.
Collect and update patient histories and medical records.
Clean, stock, and prepare examination rooms before appointments.
Perform front-office tasks, including answering phone calls and greeting patients.
Assist the office manager with medical inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
Administer medications under provider supervision and direction.
Prepare equipment for sterilization.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and practice compliance guidelines.
Provide good customer service.
Travel occasionally between offices for cross-coverage.