Medical Assistant

SPHS GROUP•Washington, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant will effectively and professionally communicate via telephone, written and web-based interactions with patients. This role involves scheduling patients, answering calls, completing initial patient processing including vital signs and initial assessments, checking clinical results, providing therapeutic patient education, assisting physicians or nurse practitioners, dispensing supplies or medications, administering injections, following OSHA guidelines, assisting with prior authorizations and insurance correspondence, acting as a liaison with outside providers and facilities, and maintaining accurate records. The position also requires adherence to all policies, laws, regulations, ethics, and confidentiality guidelines.

Requirements

Successful completion of a certified medical assistant training program.
Knowledge of general office procedures.
Hold and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification.
Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police.
Must successfully obtain Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services.
Must successfully obtain FBI Fingerprint Clearances.
Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care program.
Ability to occasionally assist, move, and/or transfer medical and office supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced medical office.
Ability to complete basic work on the computer utilizing the EHR, word processing program, send and retrieve emails.
Able to transport oneself as program needs dictate.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
Persons with a minimum of 2 years’ actual clinical medical experience as a Medical Assistant may be considered at the discretion of the agency.

Responsibilities

Schedule patients according to office guidelines.
Answer incoming calls and return calls to patients professionally.
Complete initial processing of patients, including vital signs and initial assessments.
Check laboratory and other clinical results, referring abnormal findings to appropriate staff.
Provide therapeutic patient education as directed by clinical staff.
Assist the Physician or Nurse Practitioner as needed in exam rooms.
Dispense patient supplies or prescribed medications as directed by the physician.
Administer intramuscular or subcutaneous injections following safe clinical practices with a physician order.
Follow OSHA guidelines and Universal Precautions in clinical practice.
Assist in the completion of the revenue cycle by completing prior authorizations and correspondence.
Act as a liaison between the office and outside providers (e.g., pharmacies, medical supply vendors).
Act as a liaison between the office and outside medical facilities (e.g., hospitals, home care agencies, laboratories, surgical centers).
Maintain complete and accurate records, required forms, invoices, charts, and files.
Adhere to all policies, laws, regulations, codes of ethics, and confidentiality.