Medical Assistant

Patient First•Lancaster, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant position involves a wide range of duties focused on patient care and clinic operations. Key responsibilities include patient intake, vital sign collection, triage, assessment, and preparing patients for examinations and treatments by Physicians and Nurses. The role requires proficiency in using electronic medical record systems, managing medical supplies, and assisting with various patient treatments, including phlebotomy. Additionally, the Medical Assistant is responsible for maintaining cleanliness of treatment areas, sterilizing instruments, handling laundry, and ensuring compliance with established policies and OSHA guidelines. The position demands teamwork, a positive professional attitude, and flexibility, as breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted to provide necessary patient care or maintain center operations. Attendance at staff meetings and willingness to work at different centers for staffing needs are also expected.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
Minimum typing experience
High school graduate or equivalent
Ability to hear pages, bells, and phone system
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time (possibly 4 to 7 hours at a time)
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to attend scheduled CPR classes and code drills
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Willingness to work at any center due to a staffing or center emergency or reduction of work

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a hospital or physician’s office preferred

Responsibilities

Locating patients
Obtaining accurate vital signs by visual and auditory measures
Triaging patients
Assessing patients’ medical condition
Preparing patients for physicals and medical treatment by Physicians and Nurses
Understanding and using the electronic medical record system
Ordering lab, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed
Notifying the Nurse and/or Physician when the patient is ready for exam while communicating symptoms and relaying questions about lab or x-ray needs
Assisting Nurses and Physicians with various forms of patient treatment and care
Handling Physician and Nurse requests with respect and in a timely manner
Performing lab duties as assigned
Performing phlebotomy procedures
Sterilizing and setting up instruments
Receiving and storing supplies
Restocking treatment rooms as needed
Reporting to the Charge Nurse before leaving at the end of the shift
Following ancillary guidelines as deemed necessary by the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, DMS, and Physician
Adhering to established policies and procedures
Maintaining cleanliness of the treatment area and completing biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines and other maintenance assignments as directed
Washing, drying, folding, and restocking laundry
Maintaining the cleanliness of the washing machine and dryer lint trap
Attending staff meetings as scheduled by the Nurse Supervisor or DMS
Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained
Completing assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks within the assigned shift
Being available to assist as needed, as breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time to provide necessary patient care or to maintain center operations
Fostering teamwork and ensuring a positive and professional atmosphere
Providing positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions
Understanding and performing all duties as assigned