Medical Assistant

PrimeCare Medical, Inc.•Carlisle, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Medical Assistants (MA) to work per diem or part-time in the medical department at the Carlisle County Prison located in Carlisle, PA. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under the supervision of an LPN. Available Shifts: 1st shift part-time (6 am - 2:30 pm) or 3rd shift part-time (10 pm - 6:30 am) Job Responsibilities: The Medical Assistant will be responsible for a variety of daily tasks and duties, including performing the initial intake screening on new patients, taking vital signs, and completing all appropriate intake forms per written protocol. In addition, the Medical Assistant will also be responsible for preparing and maintaining examination and treatment areas for the facility. Other responsibilities of the Medical Assistant will include: Phoning verification of medications and medical information. Obtain lab specimens as ordered by the physician (including Venipunctures). Performing various treatments ordered by a Physician. Maintaining medication records. Tuberculin skin testing should be administered on new intakes and on annual follow-ups due on all inmates/patients. Typing of various reports, letters, and memoranda. Answering the telephone and processing calls. Maintaining the filing system and confidentiality of information at all times. Follow universal precautions at all times. Maintaining a pleasant working attitude. Any/all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or delegated. This position provides a 2-week orientation period where you will be training on the job and shadowing with the nursing staff.

Requirements

Ability to multi-task
Good grasp of patient assessment skills
Clerical experience
Ability to type
Currently hold a Medical Assistant Certification
Effective communication skills
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

Responsibilities

Performing the initial intake screening on new patients
Taking vital signs
Completing all appropriate intake forms per written protocol
Preparing and maintaining examination and treatment areas for the facility
Phoning verification of medications and medical information
Obtain lab specimens as ordered by the physician (including Venipunctures)
Performing various treatments ordered by a Physician
Maintaining medication records
Administering tuberculin skin testing on new intakes and on annual follow-ups due on all inmates/patients
Typing of various reports, letters, and memoranda
Answering the telephone and processing calls
Maintaining the filing system and confidentiality of information at all times
Following universal precautions at all times
Maintaining a pleasant working attitude
Any/all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or delegated