Medical Assistant (CMA) LGHP Internal Medicine(Full Time)
Company: Lancaster General Health
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
SummaryMonday thru Friday 8-530pm, occasional Saturday morning
Job Description Summary Medical Assistants provide clinical support
services to patients at a provider's office under the supervision
and direction of a provider and/or licensed nurse. Patient care
includes care to patients in following age group: pediatric (infant
to 12 years), adolescent (13 to 17 years), adult (18 to 64 years)
and geriatric (over 64 years). Job Description LOCATION: Lancaster,
PA HOURS :Full Time (40 Hours per Week), Monday - Friday 8am - 5:30
pm, occasional Saturday morning. SIGN ON BONUS! (external
applicants only)ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must
have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to
perform the following duties:--- Prepares patient for visit by
using appropriate rooming standards tool.--- Administers
injections, as prescribed by provider and in accordance with
practice protocol. Provides gross observations to the provider or
licensed nurse for interpretation as necessary.--- Prepares and
administers medications as prescribed by the provider and in
accordance with federal and state regulations.--- Prepares and
assists providers with various procedures, minor surgeries and
other exams as designated by the provider.--- Performs Point of
Care Testing, including but not limited to hearing, flu, urine and
strep tests.--- Removes sutures and changes dressings on wounds as
necessary.--- Provides clinical advice by phone/electronic
correspondence in accordance with established triage protocols and
relays information to the patient. Consults a provider or licensed
nurse with questions or information that fall outside of the
established protocols.--- Authorizes prescription refills as
directed by the provider.--- Assists in test tracking and
monitoring overdue results.--- Assures exam rooms are adequately
supplied and cleaned after each patient visit. Maintains and cleans
medical instruments and equipment after each procedure.--- Assists
with proactive outreach for patients requiring preventive and
chronic disease services.--- Performs care coordination activities
among specialists and transitions of care to obtain all necessary
patient information.--- Assists in the coordination of referrals,
education and community resources.--- Actively participates in
performance improvement initiatives to improve overall patient
experience and quality of care.--- Participates in daily huddles
with the provider.--- Serves as a patient experience advocate by
being a positive influence at all times when interacting with
patients, visitors, and colleagues. Communicates with all patients,
visitors and colleagues in a professional manner while keeping
customer service a top priority.--- Handles all patient information
in a confidential manner according to Lancaster General Health
privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures. For Regional
Positions:--- Travels regularly to various sites within the region
to support operational needs as listed above.--- Assists at new
practices and sites by mentoring and leading other team members
during the initial onboarding period.--- Special projects as
assigned. SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered
secondary to the primary duties listed above:--- Performs various
front office responsibilities as necessary.--- Other duties as
assigned.--- JOB REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ---
High school diploma or general equivalent (GED) is required.---
Completion of a Medical Assistant training program or Medical
Assistant Certification from an accredited institution (AAMA, AMT,
NHA, NCCT or NAHTR). If not certified upon hire, certification
required within six (6) months of hire.--- CPR Certification
required.--- For Regional Positions only - Valid driver's license
is required.--- A health care provider in good standing with
Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance
programs, i.e. not excluded from participation in Medicare,
Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.---
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: --- One (1) to two (2) years of Medical
Assistant experience in a primary or specialty care physician's
office.Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should
not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It
is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements
essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job
evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The
percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and
should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all
other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at
the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend,
modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must
be able to perform all job functions safely.#LI-MD1Benefits At A
Glance:PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following
benefits to employees:--- 100% Tuition Assistance at The
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences--- Paid Time Off and Paid
Holidays--- Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials--- Health,
Dental and Vision Coverage--- Short-Term and Long-Term
Disability--- Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching---
Child Care Subsidies--- Onsite Gym and Fitness
ClassesDisclaimerPENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal
Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All
openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to
race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion
or any other classification protected by law.Search Firm
Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER
GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited
resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity.
Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms
to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH
via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn
Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid
written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed
the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, and no
fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN
MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or
through other means.Benefits At A Glance:PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER
GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:
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