Medical Assistant

Job Description

DeFatta ENT & Allergy, is seeking a self-motivated, people-friendly full time Medical Assistant for our progressive Altoona office.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school education or G.E.D. equivalent. Completion of a two-year program for Medical Assistant preferred.
• Three years prior experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical practice is preferred.
• Possesses the sense of discipline to work in accordance with accepted clinical standards.
• Comply with all regulatory requirements including OSHA, maintenance of clinical skills and certifications, etc.
• Be capable of dealing tactfully and effectively with patients, family members, other employees and physicians.
• Accurate computer scheduling skills.

PAY RANGE:

• Income will commensurate with experience

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work in independently and with minimal direction.
• At least one year of EMR experience is a plus.
• At least one year experience in a medical office
• High energy level, enthusiastic, positive outlook, and the ability to multi-task while completing tasks accurately.
• You are expected to exhibit a positive attitude and a professional appearance. You are expected to show great detail orientation and accuracy, and to exhibit a quality performance of the essential job functions to help the office run smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone, answering or referring inquiries.
• Prepares patients for their appointment by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
• Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; and telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
• Places the patients in the examining room ensuring they are as comfortable as possible. Takes accurate histories and physical exam information. Obtains vital signs, secures complaint, and enters the information on the patient’s chart.
• Ensures that all equipment in exam room is clean and properly set up prior to each patient encounter.

Schedule Detail: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm.

Hours: 32-40 hours per week

Travel: 2-3 days/month

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 - $23.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person

Experience:

• Medical office experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Word: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person