Medical Assistant

Heritage Valley Health System • Chippewa Township, PA

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports clinical care at FP Grieco, Chippewa Township Medical Neighborhood. Clinical duties include rooming patients; collecting vital signs; reviewing medication lists and patient medical and social histories; collecting specimens; performing basic laboratory tests; and administering injections and medications as directed by a provider. The role also performs administrative tasks, including ordering supplies, updating and maintaining medical records, obtaining referrals and authorizations, and scheduling appointments. Full-time Medical Assistants are eligible for a hiring bonus of up to $1,000.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• CPR certification.
• Successfully complete applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.
• Computer experience.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant diploma or degree program.
• Minimum of one year of medical assisting experience.
• Proficiency in venipuncture.

Responsibilities

• Room patients.
• Collect vital signs.
• Review patient medication lists and medical and social histories.
• Collect specimens and perform basic laboratory tests.
• Administer injections and medications as directed by a provider.
• Perform other clinical tasks.
• Order supplies.
• Update and maintain medical records.
• Obtain referrals and authorizations.
• Schedule appointments.

Benefits

• Hiring bonus of up to $1,000 for full-time Medical Assistants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED