Pediatric Medical Assistant

Job DetailsJob Location: Waymart, PA 18472Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: CertificationJob Category: Health CareWayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the team at our Waymart Pediatric Center. The role focuses on delivering outstanding patient care while efficiently managing the administrative and operational tasks of the medical office. Sign-On Bonus Eligible! WMCHC’s Mission Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers creates and sustains healthy rural communities by providing accessible, high quality medical, dental, and behavioral health care for all, while recognizing and addressing other factors that influence health outcomes.  If our mission inspires you and you are willing to go the extra mile for our patients, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a WMCHC representative.   What you will do as a WMCHC Medical Assistant: Answer phones in a timely, professional manner. Forward calls or takes detailed messages as appropriate. Demonstrate proper and accurate charting of patients and procedures. Demonstrate effective knowledge of medical terminology and medical abbreviations. Cooperatively assist doctor with office exams and procedures. Demonstrate bandaging skills. Demonstrate knowledge of basic first aid. Appropriately perform/demonstrate knowledge and/or use of vitals, exam room preparation, medical/surgical aseptic techniques, patients’ rights and ethics, venipuncture, collecting specimens, etc. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant Education program Certified or Registered MA or equivalent credential Prior Medical Assistant experience highly preferred   Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) 403b Retirement Plan Matching