Location: Integrated Medical Group, PC

Position: Certified MA

Integrated Medical Group, PC Medical Assistant (Certified)

Reports to: Office Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, the Medical Assistant assists physicians with basic clinical and administrative tasks, assists with direct patient care and performs specialized medical procedures of a routine nature as directed by established practice protocol. Duties include practice maintenance and preparation for patients as well as assisting with administrative duties.

Duties and Responsibilities - Clinical:

• Prepares patient for exam by taking and recording vital signs and assisting in obtaining patient histories.
• Assists physician with medical exam and medical procedures
• Performs routine specialized procedures such as venipuncture, catheterization and sterile dressing changes under established protocols.
• Ensures proper documentation within patient charts.
• Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established parameters.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Prepares laboratory specimens for delivery and receives results for processing into the patient charts.
• Cleans, disinfects and sterilizes medical equipment.
• Maintains clinic supply levels and stocks exam room medical cabinets.

Duties and Responsibilities - Administrative:

• Observes policies on confidentiality and privacy.
• Assists with front-desk reception.
• Answers the telephone promptly and politely.
• Assists with file clerk responsibilities as needed.
• Greets patients and facilitates completion of registration forms.
• Orders supplies and maintains equipment.
• Schedules ancillary tests such as x-rays and blood work.
• Performs other related duties as deemed necessary by Office Manager and/or physicians.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• State of Pennsylvania Medical Assistant certification
• Maintains current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification (CPR)
• Ability to work independently
• Experience in a medical office setting
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Computer knowledge

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Good communication and organizational skills
• Skilled in performing basic clinical/administrative procedures
• Strong patient satisfaction orientation

Physical Demands:

• Individuals must be able to meet established specific physical requirements of the job including sitting at a desk or meeting table, reaching, lifting, pulling, bending, stooping, twisting, standing, walking, etc.
• Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions:

• Normal practice environment

Please note this position is posted on behalf of our partner practices. This individual will be working at the specific practice that is mentioned in the above details and will not be a direct employee of Aledade, Inc. so will therefore not be eligible for the benefits available to Aledade employees.