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

Preferred Primary Care Physicians • Pittsburgh, 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, clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks, and may help with appointment scheduling and electronic chart management. The role requires phlebotomy skills; prior physician-office experience and front- and back-office experience are preferred. New graduates may apply.

The position includes a $1,000 sign-on bonus. Preferred Primary Care Physicians is an independently owned practice established in 1995, with more than 20 locations in the greater Pittsburgh area. The practice describes its care as supported by a team-based approach, comprehensive clinical programs, and state-of-the-art outpatient centers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from an accredited school of medical assisting.
• Phlebotomy skills are required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior physician-office experience is preferred.
• Front- and back-office experience is preferred.
• Six months of medical assistant experience in a medical practice setting is preferred; new graduates may apply.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from exam or treatment rooms as appropriate.
• Record patient data before the physician or nurse sees the patient, including vital signs, height and 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 for prescriptions, and handle referral calls or other patient calls as directed by the physician, nurse, or Office Manager.
• Obtain patient records, lab data, diagnostics, consults, and other information required for assessment of the patient's medical status.
• Obtain blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed, following OSHA and universal safety precautions.
• Assist with exams and procedures as requested.
• Assist with scheduling tests, procedures, or appointments to follow up on test results.
• Prepare, maintain, and stock exam and treatment rooms; order supplies as needed.
• Obtain new patient information and test results.
• Assist with administrative duties such as typing, faxing, and reception duties.
• Process instruments and equipment as needed.
• Inform the physician when patients reschedule or do not show up.
• Assist with delegated patient education activities, including distributing educational literature.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the physician, nurse, or office manager.

Benefits

• Competitive employee benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid life insurance, and a 401(k) with competitive match.
• $1,000 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

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