Medical Assistant

Job DetailsJob Location

• Sto-Rox
• Family
• Health
• Center -
• McKees
• Rocks,
• PA 15136Position
• Type:
• Full
• TimeEducation
• Level:
• High
• SchoolSalary
• Range: $16.00 - $18.00
• HourlyTravel
• Percentage: Up to 25%Job
• Shift:
• DayJob
• Category: Health CareWork for an employer who loves you back! Cornerstone Care has locations throughout Southwestern Pa. and we are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team. Make a difference as we seek those who want to assist us in fulfilling our mission: "To improve the health of our patients and the residents of our community, with special concern for the underserved." Cornerstone Care has a long history of serving patients in our region and with over 24 million dollars in annual revenues. You can join a dynamic team of professionals where your contributions and voice make a difference. We are the best family care center across Southwestern PA and Northern WV for affordable healthcare. Cornerstone Care is looking for a Medical Assistant to support our Washington location. The successful candidate will perform clinical and administrative duties such as welcoming and rooming patients, recording patient data in the EHR, collecting and labeling specimens for laboratory procedures, assisting providers with physical examinations and procedures, calling to follow up on patient lab results and referrals, and other duties as assigned by the Practice Manager. Build relationship with patients, update patient medical records, prepare examination rooms, manage laboratory tests, perform routine medical tasks, and manage patient records in Electronic Health Records.

Responsibilities

A. Clinical Welcomes patients courteously. Acquires accurate preliminary visit data on each patient (height, weight, vital signs, age, and reason for visit) and properly records it in the patient record. Collects and labels specimens for reference laboratory and completes appropriate lab requisition form. Assists providers, when required, with physical examinations and procedures. Carries out procedures under the supervision of providers (ear lavage, injections, vision, hearing, EKG, venipuncture, TB Tine, etc.) Maintains clean environment in patient rooms and lab before and after each patient. Disinfects and/or sterilizes appropriate instruments on a daily basis. Maintains adequate stock levels of patient care supplies in exam rooms and lab. Completes appropriate supply requisition as needed. Checks exam rooms each am/pm turning on/off necessary equipment. Calls patients on normal results. B. Miscellaneous Refers patients to front desk for conclusion of visit. Pulls charts daily for lab results and records results in appropriate log prior to provider review. Files all correspondence, lab work, charts, etc., daily. Schedules appointments for referrals, accurately records in referral log, and updates log as reports are received. Copies charts for referrals and for release. Calls for lab and/or x-ray reports as needed. Assists Receptionist and performs front desk duties, as necessary. Upholds patient/professional confidentiality MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: The candidate must have completed a High School Diploma. Experience with electronic medical records is preferred. Must have previous experience in the medical field. Computer proficiency is a must. QualificationsCornerstone Care is a Non-Profit, Federally Qualified Health Center with 14 locations and a mobile unit, serving communities throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania, and Northern West Virginia. Our mission is to improve the health of our patients and all the residents of the communities we serve, with special concern for the medically underserved and low-income populations. Cornerstone Care offers: Medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, 403 B retirement, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care, credit union, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits as well as a generous time off package. Cornerstone Care, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.