Medical Assistant- Advanced Lung Center

Independence Health System Careers•Latrobe, PA

20h

About The Position

The Medical Assistant at the Advanced Lung Center performs basic direct patient care activities under the direction of a nurse and/or physician, helping prepare patients for examination and treatment. Duties include collecting patient information and vital signs, performing ordered treatments and tests, administering medications or immunizations as assigned, documenting care, and communicating relevant concerns to the physician or nurse. The role also supports clerical, quality control, and performance improvement activities and serves as a resource for clinical and clerical staff. The position includes preparing patients, charts, and exam rooms; performing phlebotomy and control studies; labeling specimens; providing patient education and exit counseling; and scheduling surgery, procedures, and testing when needed. Administrative tasks include answering phones, maintaining patient demographic and insurance information, entering diagnosis codes and charges, and completing forms and letters. The incumbent follows infection-control and patient-safety policies, supports survey readiness, and may travel locally between system locations. Scheduling may vary according to operational needs and may include rotating shifts, standby, or on-call work.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or higher level of education.
Strong leadership ability and good organizational skills.
Independent and critical-thinking skills and sound judgment.
Knowledge of the legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
Ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Required clearances: Act 33 with renewal, Act 34 with renewal, and Act 73 FBI Clearance.
For the Southern Market, current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an approved American Heart Association CPR and AED curriculum is required.

Nice To Haves

Previous outpatient office experience.
Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program, or one year of experience as a Medical Assistant, or certification as an EMT/Paramedic through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
Medical Assistant certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital and physician-practice policies, procedures, and protocols.
Collect patient healthcare data, including vital signs, weight, chief complaint, and pain assessment, as directed.
Complete ordered patient care treatments and testing, and document care accurately, completely, and promptly.
Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures; provide pre- and post-examination education and counseling.
Communicate actual or potential problems to the physician or nurse.
Perform clerical functions supporting patient care and office operations, including answering calls, taking messages, and relaying them to appropriate staff.
Obtain and verify patient demographic and insurance information and enter it into the billing system.
Enter diagnosis codes, codes, and charges into the billing system, and complete forms and letters needed for continued patient care.
Promote patient safety, label specimens according to policy, and follow infection-control practices and standard precautions.
Assist with continuous survey readiness, inspections, and surveys.
Perform quality-control and monitoring functions and promptly report out-of-range information to a supervisor.
Consistently practice National Patient Safety Goals.
Schedule surgery, procedures, and testing for patients as needed.
Provide exit counseling, including education, scheduling testing, and giving patients necessary information.
Prepare charts for clinic sessions and obtain vital signs and weight.
Perform control studies and complete logbooks according to policy.
Perform phlebotomy, read test results, and document them accordingly.
Prepare exam rooms and stock supplies daily.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel locally between system locations as needed.