Medical Assistant at Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services

Medical Assistant

Washington, PA 15301

Overview

Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time

Description

Comprehensive Benefits Package Tuition Discounts Career Advancement

THE CARE CENTER, INC.

Washington, PA Location

Overall Function:

Effectively and professionally communicates via telephone, written and web-based interactions with patients.

Essential Functions:

• Schedules patients according office guidelines.
• Answers incoming calls and returns calls to patients as directed in a professional manner.
• Completes initial processing of patients to include vital signs and initial assessments.
• Checks laboratory and other clinical results, referring all abnormal findings to appropriate staff.
• Provides therapeutic patient education as directed by clinical staff to patients, families or significant others.
• Assists the Physician or Nurse Practitioner as needed in exam rooms.
• Dispenses patient supplies or prescribed medications as directed by the physician following protocols in place for dispensing these items.
• With a physician order give intramuscular or subcutaneous injections following safe clinical practices
• Follows OSHA guidelines and Universal Precautions in clinical practice by identifying PPE needed and using that PPE as needed in the clinical setting.
• Assists in the completion of the revenue cycle by completing prior authorizations and correspondence between the agency and insurance providers
• Acts as a liaison as needed between the office and outside providers such as pharmacies, medical supply vendors etc.
• Acts as a liaison as needed between the office and outside medical facilities such as hospitals, home care agencies, laboratories, and surgical centers.
• Maintains complete and accurate records, required forms, invoices, charts files, etc. following agency documentation guidelines.
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations, codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a certified medical assistant training program. 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.
• Knowledge of general office procedures.
• Hold and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services, and 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.

Available Benefits:

• Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
• Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
• Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Generous time off for eligible employees.
• Be an SPHS Hero!

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