Medical Assistant - Eastern PA Gastroenterology & Liver Specialists

This role is a full-time position responsible for assisting nursing staff with basic care of patients, patient flow, and general clinical duties under the direction of the charge nurse.

• Helps nurses to gather medical history information including obtaining information from various hospital and laboratory systems.
• Rooms patients in the office, takes weight and vital signs; obtains history from the patient and documents in the medical record
• Accurately enters patient's medications and allergies on the medication list and keeps them current.
• Helps stock department equipment and supplies
• Takes phone messages for the department
• Assists physicians with procedures (i.e. Sigmoidoscopy)

Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED
• Minimum two years of experience as a medical assistant
• Basic nursing skills
• Basic medical terminology
• Skill in appropriately taking vital signs and weights
• Skill in maintaining a clutter-free, organized exam area
• Skill in using electronic medical records to check patient history
• Skill in operating the office telephone system

Physical Demands:

Medium duty. 50 pounds, maximum lifting with frequent lift/carry up to 25 pounds. Requires standing for long periods while sitting for others. Repetitive hand/arm movements. Required to wear appropriate PPE. Assisting patients on and off procedure tables. This role has direct patient contact.

Perks

• Monday - Friday Day Shift Only
• No Weekends, Nights, or Holidays
• Employer-Sponsored Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Employer-Sponsored Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Referral Bonus Program

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k with employer contribution
• PTO & Paid Holidays