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Medical Assistant

SPHS GROUP
Posted a month ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Washington, PA 15301, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Part Time

Retirement Plan

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  • The Care Center, Inc. in Washington, PA is seeking a Medical Assistant with a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience or completion of a certified medical assistant training program.
  • This full-time or part-time position involves scheduling patients, processing initial assessments, and providing patient education under the supervision of clinical staff.
  • The role requires adherence to OSHA guidelines, maintaining accurate records, and acting as a liaison between the office and external medical providers.
  • Candidates must hold CPR/First Aid Certification and pass various background checks, including Criminal History Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance.
  • The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental benefits, retirement plans, and tuition discounts, with a salary commensurate with experience.

Job DetailsJob Location: Washington, PA 15301Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeComprehensive Benefits Package   •   Tuition Discounts   •   Career Advancement       THE CARE CENTER, INC.   Washington, PA Location Overall Function: Effectively and professionally communicates via telephone, written and web-based interactions with patients.   Essential Functions:   Schedule's patients according office guidelines. Answers incoming calls and returns calls to patients as directed in a professional manner. Completes initial processing of patients to include vital signs and initial assessments. Checks laboratory and other clinical results, referring all abnormal findings to appropriate staff. Provides therapeutic patient education as directed by clinical staff to patients, families or significant others. Assists the Physician or Nurse Practitioner as needed in exam rooms. Dispenses patient supplies or prescribed medications as directed by the physician following protocols in place for dispensing these items. With a physician order give intramuscular or subcutaneous injections following safe clinical practices Follows OSHA guidelines and Universal Precautions in clinical practice by identifying PPE needed and using that PPE as needed in the clinical setting. Assists in the completion of the revenue cycle by completing prior authorizations and correspondence between the agency and insurance providers Acts as a liaison as needed between the office and outside providers such as pharmacies, medical supply vendors etc. Acts as a liaison as needed between the office and outside medical facilities such as hospitals, home care agencies, laboratories, and surgical centers. Maintains complete and accurate records, required forms, invoices, charts files, etc. following agency documentation guidelines. Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations, codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.     Qualifications Successful completion of a certified medical assistant training program.  Medical Assistant Certification preferred.  Persons with a minimum of 2 years’ actual clinical medical experience as a Medical Assistant may be considered at the discretion of the agency. Knowledge of general office procedures. Hold and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification. Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services, and FBI Fingerprint Clearances. Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care program. Ability to occasionally assist, move, and/or transfer medical and office supplies weighing up to 25 pounds. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced medical office. Ability to complete basic work on the computer utilizing the EHR, word processing program, send and retrieve emails. Able to transport oneself as program needs dictate.     Available Benefits:   Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees. Retirement plan with potential for agency match. Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities. Career advancement opportunities. Generous time off for eligible employees. Be an SPHS Hero!         EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER




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