Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

Location: Mercy LIFE Norristown, Norristown, PA

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Mon to Fri, 8 am to 4:30 pm

Incentives: 1st Day Health Insurance Benefits

Position Purpose:

Provide and assist participants with daily living activities, restorative, and supportive care. Monitor and report participants' health status and ensure a safe environment.

Position Information:

Majority of work will be performed in the facility. However, some home care or community work may be required to collect ordered blood draws or specimens.

What You Will Do:

• Assist in participant care during exams and treatments.
• Perform assessments, take vital signs, and manage medication administration.
• Conduct lab specimen collection, EKGs, and other tasks as directed.
• Perform blood draws.
• Provide ADL assistance and maintain cleanliness in the clinic.
• Manage supplies and maintain accurate documentation.
• Perform front desk duties, including participant check-ins and phone handling.
• Maintain current written records, indicating ongoing documentation of services provided, reassessments of changing needs, and participant's expressed wishes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program AND current Medical Assistant certification required.
• 1 year of phlebotomy experience strongly preferred
• Valid drivers license and use of personal vehicle required.
• Experience with elderly or frail populations preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population or must receive appropriate training upon hiring.
• Must manage conflict well, be customer focused and be able to adapt to ongoing change regarding work priorities.
• Demonstrates superior written/verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft product suite (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.); basic knowledge and experience with electronic mail and calendaring system. Ability to use other software as required to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Position may require 10% travel within the Centers geographic region.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit including 1st Day medical coverage, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and educational assistance.
• Access to daily pay and employee referral incentives.
• Supportive environment with a patient-centered focus.
• Opportunities for professional development.

Ministry/Facility Information

Mercy LIFE Norristown, part of Trinity Health PACE, provides high-quality care to seniors in the communities we serve. Our interdisciplinary team offers comprehensive services, allowing seniors to remain independent at home.

We are guided by core values of reverence, commitment, safety, justice, stewardship, and integrity.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.