Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist - Washington, PA

Preferred Primary Care Physicians, Inc. • Washington, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Preferred Primary Care Physicians is currently recruiting for a Full Time Medical Assistant for our practice located at: 151 North Franklin St, Washington, PA 15301. The successful candidate MUST have medical assistant experience in duties such as rooming patients, taking vitals, administering injections. Top consideration will be made for candidates with Phlebotomy training and/or experience. Huge plus if you are also willing to be trained in front office duties as well! If you have experience in both Medical Assistant responsibilities as well as phlebotomy training, then we want to talk with you!!!! Fantastic Monday-Friday Day Schedule!!!
Join our PPCP team for competitive pay, some of the best benefits in the field, a great 401k plan, and most importantly a company that promotes a healthy work/life balance and positive atmosphere!
General Purpose of the Medical Assistant Position: Responsible for assisting physicians and nurses with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. May assist with appointment scheduling and electronic chart management.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate from an accredited school of medical assistant.
• Six (6) months of medical assistant experience in a medical practice setting preferred, however open to new graduate applicants.

Nice To Haves

• Top consideration will be made for candidates with Phlebotomy training and/or experience.
• Huge plus if you are also willing to be trained in front office duties as well!

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to and from exam or treatment rooms as appropriate.
• Records all patient data prior to the physician or nurse seeing the patient. This includes vital signs, height and weight, allergies, medications, chief complaint, reason for visit, etc.
• Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as directed by the physician.
• Answers and returns patient phone calls as directed.
• Is responsible for contacting pharmacies for prescriptions or may answer patient telephone calls for referrals.
• May handle other patient telephone calls as directed by the physician, nurse or Office Manager.
• Obtains all necessary patient record information, lab data, diagnostics, consults, etc. as required by the physician or nurse for assessment of the patient's medical status.
• Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed in accordance with OSHA and universal safety precautions
• Assists with exams and procedures as requested.
• Assists with scheduling tests, procedures or appointments to follow-up on test results
• Prepares, maintains and stocks exam and treatment rooms.
• Orders supplies as needed.
• Obtains new patient information and any test results.
• Assists with administrative duties such as typing, faxing, reception duties, etc.
• Processes instruments and equipment as needed.
• Informs physician of patient reschedule or no-shows.
• Assists with delegated patient education activities including but not limited to distributing educational literature, etc.
• Maintains the strictest confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the physician, nurse or office manager.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• some of the best benefits in the field
• great 401k plan
• company that promotes a healthy work/life balance and positive atmosphere!
• very competitive employee benefit package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, and 401k with competitive match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees