Greater Philadelphia Health Action
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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.
Candidates must hold a High School Diploma or GED and a Medical Assistant certification (CMA or RMA), along with required CPR certification. An Associate's Degree and experience with NextGen EMR are preferred.
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.
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.
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