Medical Assistant

PrimeCare Medical, Inc.•Ebensburg, PA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical is seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to work in the Medical Department at the Cambria County Jail in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. The Medical Assistant will perform daily clinical, administrative, and clerical tasks, including requesting medical records, preparing administrative reports, handling Continuity of Care (COC) releases, and supporting other medical department duties. The position is full-time, with a mixture of day, evening, and night shifts.

Requirements

Complete an approved Medical Assistant program.
Have some clerical experience and the ability to type.
Have at least 2 years of medical assistant or medical office administrative support experience.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
Good patient assessment skills.
Effective communication skills and a 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.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to handle confidential matters and information.

Responsibilities

Maintain examination and treatment areas.
Verify medications and medical information.
Maintain medication records.
Answer the telephone and process calls.
Maintain the filing system and protect the confidentiality of information.
Provide administrative and clerical support to the facility's medical department, including typing reports, letters, and memoranda.
Perform data entry.
Scan documents into the computer.
Assist with credentialing new hires.
Maintain the staff log.
Schedule transports.
Assist with billing.