Medical Assistant

PHOENIX PHYSICAL THERAPY•Milton, PA

12d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists physicians and patients with daily needs and responsibilities. The role supports efficient exam-room turnover, patient flow, clinical procedures, and general unit operations. Additional duties may include administrative, customer-service, marketing, laundry, and housekeeping tasks as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Typing speed greater than 35 WPM.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Skills in budgeting, oral communication, written communication, technical communication, customer relations, customer service, diplomacy, organization, and project management.

Nice To Haves

Prior work-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee efficient turnover of exam rooms and keep them neat and clean.
Respond to patient needs and escort patients from the waiting room to examination rooms.
Remove dressings or casts and provide gowns as needed.
Ensure patient charts contain pertinent information and are placed in designated areas for physicians.
Alert physicians to patient allergies before examinations.
Assist physicians with injections, aspirations, castings, and other procedures as necessary.
Monitor supplies and replace them as needed.
Instruct patients on post-visit information, including use of braces or crutches, medication usage, and home exercise programs.
Photocopy information provided to patients and place copies in the appropriate charts.
Apply knowledge of sterile techniques and OSHA regulations.
Perform other duties assigned to support efficient unit operations, potentially including answering phones, scheduling patients, computer input, verifying insurance coverage, completing paperwork, collecting payments, assisting with marketing and sales, and laundry and housekeeping tasks.