Medical Assistant

Patient First•Langhorne, PA

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports patient care by locating patients, obtaining vital signs, triaging and assessing patients, and preparing them for examinations and treatment by Physicians and Nurses. The role assists clinical staff with patient care and treatment, performs assigned laboratory duties and phlebotomy, and communicates patient readiness, symptoms, and questions about laboratory or x-ray needs. The Medical Assistant also uses the electronic medical record system and orders supplies as directed. The position includes sterilizing and setting up instruments, receiving and storing supplies, restocking treatment rooms, maintaining cleanliness and completing biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines, and handling laundry. The Medical Assistant operates and maintains medical and office equipment as trained, completes assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks, attends scheduled staff meetings and CPR classes and code drills, and follows policies and ancillary guidelines. The role requires teamwork, professional and friendly service, flexibility to assist with patient care or center operations as needed, and willingness to work at any center in the event of staffing or center emergencies or reduced work.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Minimum typing experience.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Ability to hear pages, bells, and the phone system.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods, possibly 4 to 7 hours at a time.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Locate patients and obtain accurate vital signs using visual and auditory measures.
Triage patients, assess their medical condition, and prepare them for physicals and medical treatment by Physicians and Nurses.
Understand and use the electronic medical record system.
Order laboratory, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed.
Notify the Nurse and/or Physician when a patient is ready for examination, communicate symptoms, and relay questions about laboratory or x-ray needs.
Assist Nurses and Physicians with patient treatment and care, and respond to their requests respectfully and promptly.
Perform assigned laboratory duties and phlebotomy procedures.
Sterilize and set up instruments.
Receive and store supplies and restock treatment rooms as needed.
Report to the Charge Nurse before leaving at the end of the shift.
Follow ancillary guidelines and established policies and procedures.
Maintain cleanliness of the treatment area and complete biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines, along with other assigned maintenance.
Wash, dry, fold, and restock laundry, and maintain the cleanliness of the washing machine and dryer lint trap.
Attend staff meetings scheduled by the Nurse Supervisor or DMS.
Operate, use, and maintain medical and office equipment as trained.
Complete assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks within the assigned shift.
Remain available to assist as needed, including when breaks or mealtimes are interrupted for patient care or center operations.
Foster teamwork and a positive, professional atmosphere, and provide warm, friendly service in all interactions.
Perform all duties as assigned.
Attend scheduled CPR classes and code drills.
Be willing to work at any center due to a staffing or center emergency or reduction of work.