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Greater Philadelphia Health Action
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Greater Philadelphia Health Action
Posted 3 months ago
Full Time
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The Medical Assistant is responsible for preparing patients for visits, performing triage, and assisting clinicians with physical examinations and diagnostic testing. Additionally, they manage medical forms, update patient demographics, and maintain a safe clinical environment.
Qualifications
You have a Medical Assistant certification (CMA or RMA) and a High School Diploma or GED. Associate's Degree is preferred. You must possess strong interpersonal skills to interact sympathetically and effectively with patients and colleagues, and be able to make independent decisions when necessary.
Must Have Skills for ATS
CMA
RMA
CPR certification
EMR
NextGen
EKG
point of care testing
Job Description
We require Medical Assistant certification (CMA or RMA) and a High School Diploma (or GED). Associate’s Degree preferred. Ability to deal with people sympathetically and effectively to obtain necessary information; Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant; Ability to work harmoniously with other personnel. CPR certification is required. Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience preferred, NextGen experience is a plus. Foreign language skills are not required, but Spanish or Chinese language proficiency is a plus.
Specific Responsibilities and duties include: Preparing patients for office visits and assisting clinicians with physical examinations; Triaging patients, including but not limited to vital signs, blood pressure, weight and height, vision & hearing screening; Preparing specimens for pick up by Laboratory; Safely administer & document injections; Maintains required logs; Performs specific procedures and diagnostic testing ordered by provider; Perform EKG, nebulizer treatment and ear irrigation; Processes all medical forms as necessary; Performs point of care testing and Lab Quality Control procedures accurately; and, Maintains a safe and orderly nurse's station and clinical environment.
The Medical Assistant also operates the paging/telephone system as assigned; Greets, and provides direction/information to patients, visitors, guests, and sales representatives professionally and cordially; Attends all mandatory staff development/training sessions and staff meetings; Enters and updates patient's demographic information accurately and timely; and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Benefits Include:
GPHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GPHA does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices to include hiring, transferring and promotion practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, disability, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Visit us at www.gphainc.org
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