Job Description

Community Health Clinic, Inc. is seeking a full time Medical Assistant for our office located in New Kensington, PA

JOB DESCRIPTION

Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations. Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Complete forms/requisitions as needed. Schedule appointments. Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics. Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately. Other front office responsibilities, as required. Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol. Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control. Clean according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms. Check schedules and organizing patient flow. Accompany patients to exam/procedure room. Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc. Collect patient information/history; taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines. Relay instructions to patients/families. Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed. Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs. Work with VFC vaccines. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assist physicians with procedures. Document patient information into the medical record. Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health). Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data. Comply with all CHC's policies and procedures. Travel to different sites will be required based on provider schedule. Perform other duties as need.
Qualification

High school diploma is required. Successful completion of Medical Assistant program preferred or equivalent hospital program or minimum of one year of direct patient care experience. Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities
Certification

Act 33, 34 and 73 required Current CPR certification
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Experience:

Medical office: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:

Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:

New Kensington, PA 15068 (Required)
Work Location: In person