Part-Time Medical Assistant Carnegie

Preferred Primary Care Physicians • Carnegie, PA

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About The Position

Preferred Primary Care Physician s is currently recruiting for a part-time Medical Assistant for a practice located in the Carnegie area. Prior physician office experience preferred. The ideal candidate will have both front and back office experience. Phlebotomy skills are a must have. General Purpose of the Position: Responsible for assisting physicians and nurses with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. May assist with appointment scheduling and electronic chart management.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate from an accredited school of medical assistant.
• Phlebotomy skills are a must have.

Nice To Haves

• Prior physician office experience preferred.
• Six (6) months of medical assistant experience in a medical practice setting preferred, however open to new graduate applicants.
• The ideal candidate will have both front and back office experience.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to and from exam or treatment rooms as appropriate.
• Records all patient data prior to the physician or nurse seeing the patient. This includes vital signs, height and weight, allergies, medications, chief complaint, reason for visit, etc.
• Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as directed by the physician.
• Answers and returns patient phone calls as directed.
• Is responsible for contacting pharmacies for prescriptions or may answer patient telephone calls for referrals.
• May handle other patient telephone calls as directed by the physician, nurse or Office Manager.
• Obtains all necessary patient record information, lab data, diagnostics, consults, etc. as required by the physician or nurse for assessment of the patient's medical status.
• Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed in accordance with OSHA and universal safety precautions
• Assists with exams and procedures as requested.
• Assists with scheduling tests, procedures or appointments to follow-up on test results
• Prepares, maintains and stocks exam and treatment rooms.
• Orders supplies as needed.
• Obtains new patient information and any test results.
• Assists with administrative duties such as typing, faxing, reception duties, etc.
• Processes instruments and equipment as needed.
• Informs physician of patient reschedule or no-shows.
• Assists with delegated patient education activities including but not limited to distributing educational literature, etc.
• Maintains the strictest confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the physician, nurse or office manager.

Benefits

• Come join the team and enjoy a very competitive employee benefit package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, and 401k with competitive match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED