Medical Assistant - FullTime

Penn Psychiatric Center•Phoenixville, PA

17d

About The Position

About Us We are a busy and supportive Outpatient Mental Health facility seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our team. We pride ourselves on compassionate, patient-centered care and a collaborative work environment. Position Summary The Medical Assistant will support our psychiatric providers by performing clinical and administrative duties to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality care. This is a full-time position with no evening or weekend hours .

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Minimum of 1 yr. of Medical Assistant or equivalent experience
Experience with electronic medical records
MA certification or other medical certification/license (ex. EMT, LPN, etc.) preferred
Ability to multitask effectively
Strong EMR experience (eClinicalworks a plus)
Passion for patient care and customer service
Flexible team player with excellent communication skills
Monday through Friday 8:30AM to 5:00PM No evenings or weekends

Nice To Haves

MA certification or other medical certification/license (ex. EMT, LPN, etc.) preferred
Strong EMR experience (eClinicalworks a plus)

Responsibilities

Chart in the EMR system (computer experience required)
Verify patient information by interviewing patients and documenting: Medical history Current and past medications Family and social history Allergies Reason for visit
Prepare patients for examination, including taking preliminary vitals
Ensure all reports, labs, and documents are available prior to patient appointments
Triage and process messages between patients, front office staff, psychiatrists, and CRNPs
Provide feedback and assistance for patient, provider, and pharmacy calls
Process medication prior authorizations
Perform other duties as assigned