Medical Assistant

PrimeCare Medical, Inc.•Stroudsburg, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for enthusiastic and hard-working Certified Medical Assistants to work part-time day and evening shifts available. Every other weekend required, in the Medical Department at the Monroe County Correctional Complex in Stroudsburg, PA. The ideal Medical Assistant should be upbeat and maintain a pleasant working attitude when dealing with staff and patients.

Requirements

Currently hold a Medical Assistant Certification
Effective communication skills
Pleasant telephone manner
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Working knowledge of office equipment and medical equipment
Working knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to multi-task
Good grasp of patient assessment skills
Clerical experience
Ability to type

Responsibilities

Performing the initial intake screening on new receptions
Taking vital signs and completing all appropriate intake forms per written protocol
Preparing and maintaining examination and treatment areas for the facility
Phoning verification of medications and medical information
Obtaining lab specimens as ordered by the physician (to include Venipunctures)
Performing various treatments ordered by a Physician
Maintaining medication records
Administering tuberculin skin testing on new intakes and on annual follow-ups due on all inmates/patients
Typing of various reports, letters and memoranda
Answering telephone and process calls
Maintaining filing system and confidentiality of information at all times
Following universal precautions at all times
Maintaining pleasant working attitude
Any/all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or delegated