NEEDED: Medical Office Assistant (4)

LOCATION: Route 15, 2 miles North of Allenwood, PA 17810

SCHEDULE:

• 40 hours per week, between 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday
• Schedule subject to change based on the variable needs of the institution

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a certification from an accredited Medical Assistant Program
• Must have a minimum of six months experience as a Certified Medical Assistant.
• Industry-recognized credentials, such as Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), are required.
• Must provide verification of credentials (education, current licensure/certification in any U.S. State
• or Territory, status of competency, continuing medical education).
• Must maintain current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification in accordance with the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
• Shall have the ability to read, understand, count, fluently speak, and legibly write the English language.
• Must possess knowledge of medical terminology, capable of reading and interpreting practitioner orders,
• possess good organization skills, interpersonal relationship skills, and computer and typing skills.

JOB DUTIES: The services performed by the Medical Assistant shall include, but not limited to, the following:

Administrative Duties-

• Utilize computer applications to include BEMR/SENTRY/Microsoft operating systems.
• Answer telephones and coordinate the obtaining of medical reports from outside providers.
• Update both electronic and paper medical records daily.
• Update medical records diagnosis coding as directed by the healthcare provider.
• Schedule appointments in BEMR/SENTRY and contact AIC units during changes in schedule or "no shows" to ensure the orderly running of the clinic.
• Contact local hospital admissions for clinical updates.
• Respond to inmate requests via the AIC e-mail system and refer them to their provider for clinical specific questions.

Clinical Duties-

• Take medical histories, explain treatment procedures to patients, prepare patients for examinations.
• Assist the healthcare providers during exams.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Instruct patients about medication and special diets.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
• Conduct electrocardiograms.
• Remove sutures and change dressings.
• Administer immunizations as ordered.

BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and healthcare benefits contribution.