Med Assistant I - FT - Day - Specialty Practice Newtown PA

divh2Medical Assistant/h2pCapital Health is the regions leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region./ppCapital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates./ppThe listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time)./pp$18.57 - $23.23/ppScheduled Weekly Hours: 40/ppPosition Overview/pulliPrepares exam rooms for patient encounters and assists LIP as requested. Directs patients to examination rooms; assists in preparing patients for examination; assists patients in undressing, dressing and getting on and off of the examination table. Notifies provider of patients arrival and readiness for their examination. Assists providers with patient examinations./liliReviews charts prior to patients scheduled appointment to assure that all requested lab work and diagnostic procedures have been completed and that reports have been returned and are accessible to the provider. Records medical history, current medications, treatments, and problem list accurately. Obtains and records patient vital signs, temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and reason for visit./liliAssists with patient equipment downloads, utilizing a variety of medical device software programs and printing appropriate reports for LIP review accurately and in a timely manner./liliAssists with medication reconciliation process, reviewing and accurately documenting patient medications./liliAccurately and efficiently performs all clerical duties as needed, including but not limited to patient registration, billing, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and initiating, maintaining and filing medical records./liliAssists with equipment cleaning, disinfection, and pasteurization, documenting appropriately according to standardized protocols./liliDisseminates and communicates accurate patient information appropriate to the patients disorder./liliAccurately inputs data in the registration, electronic medical record, database and scheduling systems according to established procedures./liliAssists patients to complete essential paperwork and questionnaires./liliAssures exam rooms are cleaned after each patient and appropriately stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and forms. Practices proper infection control techniques./liliCross-trained to perform Patient Reception Rep job duties as needed./liliPerforms other selected clinical and clerical duties that assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management within any CH office location under the direction of a provider and manager in accordance with the objectives and policies of Capital Health (CH) and respective state laws governing such action and activities./liliPerforms other duties as assigned. Incumbents working in Primary Care or Specialty Care offices may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group Practices as needed./li/ulh2Minimum Requirements/h2ulliEducation: High school diploma or equivalent./liliExperience: Two years of work experience as a medical assistant, EMT or other direct patient care related role. Will consider a current nursing student with completion of two clinical semesters from an accredited nursing program./liliOther Credentials: AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period/liliKnowledge and Skills: Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures. Ability to document and maintain patient care records./liliSpecial Training: Knowledge of vital signs, medical terminology, basic computer basic data entry skills; and medical record management./liliUsual Work Day: 8 Hours/li/ulh2Physical Demands and Work Environment/h2ulliFrequent physical demands include: Standing, Carry objects, Pinching/fine motor activities/liliOccasional physical demands include: Sitting, Walking, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Taste or Smell/liliContinuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear/liliLifting Floor to Waist 40 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 40 lbs./liliSensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Dust/Particulate Matter/li/ulpThis position is eligible for the following benefits:/pulliMedical Plan/liliPrescription drug coverage In-House Employee Pharmacy/liliDental Plan/liliVision Plan/liliFlexible Spending Account (FSA)/liliRetirement Savings and Investment Plan/liliBasic Group Term Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (ADD) Insurance/liliSupplemental Group Term Life Accidental Death Dismemberment Insurance/liliDisability Benefits Long Term Disability (LTD)/liliDisability Benefits Short Term Disability (STD)/liliEmployee Assistance Program/liliCommuter Transit/liliCommuter Parking/liliSupplemental Life Insurance/liliVoluntary Life Spouse/liliVoluntary Life Employee/liliVoluntary Life Child/liliVoluntary Legal Services/liliVoluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance/liliVoluntary Identity Theft Insurance/liliVoluntary Pet Insurance/liliPaid Time-Off Program/li/ul/div