Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SNAPSHOT

Location:  Travel between Shamokin Community Health Center and Shenandoah Health Center may be required

Shamokin Community Health Center 531 North Franklin Street Shamokin Pa 17872

Shenandoah Health Center 624 West Centre Street Shenandoah Pa 17976

Schedule: 

• Monday 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Tuesday 10:00am - 6:30pm
• Wednesday 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Hours may vary

Employment Status: Full Time 

Compensation: Starting pay: $17 

WHY THIS ROLE

Looking for a healthcare role where you can combine hands-on patient care with the variety of a medical office? Primary Health Network is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to support patients and providers through both clinical and front-office responsibilities while helping create an efficient, welcoming patient experience.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

·         Prepare patients for visits, including vital signs, height and weight, chief complaints, and medication review.

·         Assist providers and nurses with patient care and clinical procedures.

·         Perform approved clinical procedures such as venipuncture, injections, specimen collection, and routine testing based on training and clinical privileges.

·         Prepare prescription refills under provider direction and assist with medication prior authorizations.

·         Support patient scheduling, registration, phone communication, and other front-office needs.

·         Help maintain patient flow and a safe, welcoming environment.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

·         Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program and/or relevant direct patient-care experience.

·         Strong clinical knowledge and patient-care skills.

·         Current CPR certification.

·         Computer proficiency and strong communication and interpersonal skills.

·         Venipuncture and injection experience preferred.

COMPENSATION

Starting pay/range: $17 PHN recognizes experience, education, credentials, and site location when determining wage, as applicable.

BENEFITS

·         Medical, dental and vision coverage - employee and family plans available; eligible immediately upon start

·         Employer-paid short-term disability

·         Employer-paid life insurance

·         Retirement plan

·         Paid time off

·         8 paid holidays

·         College savings plan

·         Fitness center membership reimbursement

·         IDShield & LegalShield

·         Volunteer Time Off Program

ABOUT PRIMARY HEALTH NETWORK

Primary Health Network is the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Pennsylvania. Our mission is to provide quality primary care services and access to specialty care for the people in the communities we serve.

Ready to make a difference in your community? Apply today to join the PHN team.

Accessibility Support for Applicants

Primary Health Network is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities.

If you experience difficulty accessing our careers site or completing an application, or if you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at View email address on ziprecruiter.com -health.net. Our team will work with you to provide an accessible alternative application process.