Medical Assistant presso PrimeCare Medical, Inc.

Description

PrimeCare Medical is looking for enthusiastic and hard-working Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) to work full-time doing a split shift in the medical department at the Butler County Prison located in Butler, PA. The ideal Medical Assistant should be upbeat and maintain a pleasant working attitude when dealing with staff and patients.

Available Shifts: Full-Time Split Shift with an Every Other Weekend Rotation (6 am -2:30 pm for 2 week & 2 pm - 10:30 pm the following 2 weeks)

Job Responsibilities
The Medical Assistant will be responsible for a variety of daily tasks and duties, including performing the initial intake screening on new receptions, 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 is 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.

Benefits:

PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to its employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, and Vision (Single and Family plans are both available). We also offer Life Insurance and Disability options, Generous PTO, Floating Holidays, 401k with match, and a tuition reimbursement program.

Additional Compensation:

In addition to the hourly pay rate, PrimeCare Medical also offers Overtime Pay, Shift Differentia, Weekend Differential compensation, Premium Holiday Pay, as well as Employee Referral Bonus opportunities.

Requirements

The Medical Assistant is a fast-paced position, and as such, we must have someone who has the ability to multitask and has a good grasp of patient assessment skills. In addition, the Medical Assistant must also bring some clerical experience and athe bility to type to the position in order to be considered. Other requirements for the Medical Assistant include:

• Currently, hold a Medical Assistant Certification OR have graduated from a Medical Assistant course and have the diploma
• 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