Medical Assistant - Dermatology New Castle

**** $2K SIGN ON BONUS ***** Recently Increased Wages and Sign On Bonus available!
Responsible to complete clinical and administrative tasks within the physician office setting. Job duties may include: patient assessment including vital signs and administration of injections, scheduling and chart preparation, EMR documentation, and other tasks as delegated by the supervisor.

Education
Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred: Completion of a Certificate/Diploma/Degree Program in a Healthcare related field

Registration/Certification/Licensure:
Family & Friends CPR and Act 33/73 clearances

Experience
Minimum: N/A
Preferred: Two years experience within a physician practice.

Other Requirements: N/A

• The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:
  Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)
  Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)
  Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)
  NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.
• Non-Material Handling

• Standing - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - FREQUENT

• Walking - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - FREQUENT

• Sitting - Body remains in a seated position - FREQUENT

• Stooping - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONAL

• Bending - To flex the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL

• Twisting - To rotate the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL

• Climbing - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - N/A

• Ladders - To ascend and descend ladders - N/A

• Stairs - To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONAL

• Kneeling - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONAL

• Squatting - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONAL

• Crouching - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONAL

• Crawling - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - N/A

• Reaching Horizontal - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - FREQUENT

• Reaching Overhead - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - FREQUENT

• Grasping - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - CONSTANT

• Finger Manipulation - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - CONSTANT

• Seeing - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT

• Hearing - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT

• Repetitive Upper Extremity Use - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANT

• Repetitive Lower Extremity Use - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - FREQUENT

• Material Handling

• Pushing - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person

• OCCASIONAL

• 50# - > 100#

• Pulling - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person

• OCCASIONAL

• 50# - > 100#

• Lift - Floor to Waist

• OCCASIONAL

• 20# - 50#

• Lift - Waist to shoulder

• FREQUENT

• Up to 20#

• Lift - Shoulder to overhead

• OCCASIONAL

• Up to 20#

• Carrying - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)

• OCCASIONAL

• Up to 20#

• Environmental Factors

• Working alone - N/A

• Working in cramped quarters - OCCASIONAL

• Constant interruptions - CONSTANT

• Working with hands in water - OCCASIONAL

• Use of power tools - N/A

• Working on ladders/scaffolding - N/A

• Exposure to vibration - N/A

• Exposure to dust - N/A

• Exposure to noise (constant) - N/A

• Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - CONSTANT

• Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/A

• Exposure to slippery walking surfaces - OCCASIONAL

• Exposure to solvents, grease, oils - OCCASIONAL

• Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) - CONSTANT

• Working with bloodborne pathogens - FREQUENT

• Cardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical Demand

• As relates to this position:

• Sedentary to Light - CONSTANT

• Medium - OCCASIONAL

• Heavy to Very Heavy - N/A

• Performs patient assessment and physical examination appropriate to age and disability of patient and pertinent to the patient’s condition. Documents findings in EMR.

• Responsible to schedule patients based on physician availability and/or acuity of patient.

• Obtains authorizations, updates insurance information and reconciles daily charge sheets in a timely, efficient manner.

• Prepares patient charts according to physician specific protocols and office schedule.

• Appropriate utilization of EMR for verification of med refills, call processing and progress notes.

• Completed mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.

• Completed annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.

• Maintained license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.

• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self. Identifies and works to reduce potentially unsafe patient care or other safety practices.

• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.