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Certified Medical Assistant MA - Psychiatry, Vine Street, Philadelphia

Tower Health

#Electronic Medical Record #EMR #Vital Signs #Patient Care #Healthcare #BLS Certification #Medical Assistant #Clerical Duties #Psychiatry

Quick overview

The Medical Assistant performs a mix of clerical and clinical duties, including greeting patients, scheduling appointments, and updating electronic medical records. They also assist providers with patient rooming, vital signs, and facilitating patient flow during examinations.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED and possess a current Medical Assistant certification from an accredited organization. The role requires basic computer proficiency and the ability to perform clinical tasks under the delegation of a provider.

high schoolprofessional certificateInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsPatient CareComputer LiteracyClinical DocumentationElectronic Medical RecordsVital Signs MonitoringMedical AssistingClerical SupportPatient Scheduling

Job description

Job Summary

Medical assistant (MA) is positioned within the workforce to gather, screen, communicate and act based on delegation from a provider, registered nurse or Licensed Practical nurse as per scope of practice.
The MA performs a combination of clerical and direct patient care duties.
Clerical responsibilities include greeting patients, answering telephones, scheduling appointments, and updating patients electronic medical record (EMR).
Clinical responsibilities include rooming patients, taking medical histories, performing and recording vital signs, preparing exam room for procedures, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examination, facilitation of patient flow through the office, and assisting the Physician, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant during examinations.
Must be a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant

Qualifications

Education Requirements Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role. High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program Experience No experience Certification and Licensure BLS Certification Current Medical Assistant Certification awarded through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), National Association of Healthcare Professionals (NAHP) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA). Medical Assistant Certification other than those listed requires THMG Leadership Approval. Required Skills Computer Skills to include use and navigation Excellent Communications Skills Excellent Interpersonal Skills General Clerical Skills

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania.
Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St.
Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University).
Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences.
Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.