Medical Assistant - Eastern PA Gastroenterology & Liver Specialists
Allentown, PA
About the Job
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
Source : Eastern PA Gastroenterology & Liver Specialists