PT Medical Assistant-Pleasant Hills $1,000 Sign on Bonus

Preferred Primary Care Physicians, Inc.•Pleasant Hills, PA

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About The Position

Preferred Primary Care Physicians is recruiting a part-time Medical Assistant for a practice in the Pleasant Hills area. The Medical Assistant assists physicians and nurses with patient care and with clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Duties may include appointment scheduling and electronic chart management. Prior physician-office experience is preferred; the ideal candidate has front- and back-office experience, and phlebotomy skills are required. The role includes preparing patients and recording their information, assisting with injections, procedures, and patient education, managing patient calls and records, collecting blood specimens, and maintaining exam and treatment rooms. The Medical Assistant also performs administrative and other duties as assigned by the physician, nurse, or Office Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from an accredited medical assistant school.
Phlebotomy skills are required.
Six months of medical assistant experience in a medical practice setting is preferred; new graduates may apply.

Nice To Haves

Prior physician-office experience.
Front- and back-office experience.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to and from exam or treatment rooms and record relevant patient information, including vital signs, height, 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, contact pharmacies regarding prescriptions, and handle referral or other patient calls as assigned.
Obtain patient records, laboratory data, diagnostic results, consults, and other information needed for assessment.
Collect blood specimens from peripheral sites in accordance with OSHA and universal safety precautions.
Assist with examinations and procedures as requested.
Schedule tests, procedures, and follow-up appointments related to test results.
Prepare, maintain, and stock exam and treatment rooms, and order supplies as needed.
Obtain new-patient information and test results.
Perform administrative duties such as typing, faxing, and reception work.
Process instruments and equipment as needed.
Inform the physician of patient rescheduling or no-shows.
Assist with delegated patient education activities, including distributing educational literature.
Maintain strict confidentiality.
Perform other duties assigned by the physician, nurse, or Office Manager.