Medical Assistant

As a Medical Assistant, you would balance the needs of patients and maintain efficient work-flow of the office as well as provide support to the physician in all facets of medical procedures – before during and after. In addition, you would ensure that the patient has an excellent service experience.
 

This position requires to be flexible to work in our Altoona, Johnstown and State College clinics.

Monday - Thursday.
 

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and escort them to the examination rooms; assist patients with the completion of forms as necessary.
• Become familiar with clinic computer hardware and software and use according to company policies.
• Answer multiple line and multiple language telephone lines.
• Schedule appointments and accommodate patient appointment needs, such as ordering transportation, rescheduling, etc.
• Contact insurance companies to verify eligibility.
• Perform clerical work as needed, i.e., copying, filing, faxing, etc.
• Maintain procedure rooms by ensuring that they are neat and ready for use at all times.
• Assist doctors during Endovenous Laser Therapy procedures in accordance with instructions and individual doctor preferences.
• Prepare patients before procedures and clean up after.
• Ensure patient receipt of post-procedure instructions and how to obtain medication if needed.
• Prepares IV solution.
• Apply knowledge of sterile techniques and OSHA regulations.
• Train new staff and assist ultrasound staff as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• HS diploma or GED, required
• 1-2 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), preferred
• Medical Assistant Certification, preferred
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Very strong computer skills

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K & Match
• PTO