Medical Assistant
USA Clinics Group
Altoona, pennsylvania
Job Details
Full-time
Full Job Description
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 full-time position works in our Altoona, State College, and Johnstown clinics
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.
- 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 Patient service skills
This full-time position works in our Altoona, State College, and Johnstown clinics
Benefits
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K & Match
- PTO