Med Assistant II - Per Diem - Day - OB/GYN Langhorne PA

Position Overview

Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.
Cleans exam rooms, obtains lab specimens. Assists the physicians and other staff as needed. Selects appropriate equipment prior to collection to streamline process. Verifies specimen orders per department policy
Prepares exam rooms for patient encounters and assists LIP as requested. Maintains appropriate levels of supplies and all relevant forms for any testing performed and maintains statistics as assigned
Performs thoroughly all clerical duties as needed, including but not limited to patient registration, answering phones, scheduling appointments, initiating, maintaining and filing medical records and timely distribution of reports.
Performs electrocardiograms and other relevant tests including point of care testing following established policies and procedures and universal precautions. Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
Documents medical information in electronic medical records including medication and refill information and patient call documentation, keeps rooms stocked and organized. Organizes paperwork and filing.
Cross-trains to perform Patient Reception Rep job duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
• Documents medical information in electronic medical records including medication and refill information and patient call documentation, keeps rooms stocked and organized.
• Organizes paperwork and filing.
• Cross-trains to perform Patient Reception Rep job duties as needed.
• Performs electrocardiograms and other relevant tests including point of care testing following established policies and procedures and universal precautions.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
• Documents medical information in electronic medical records including medication and refill information and patient call documentation, keeps rooms stocked and organized.
• Organizes paperwork and filing.
• Cross-trains to perform Patient Reception Rep job duties as needed.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of a post-secondary medical assisting education program accredited by the National Healthcare Association (NHA), or its successor, The Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association (CAHEA), or its successor; Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), or its successor; or any accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Experience: No minimum experience required.
• Other Credentials: AHA BLS.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and Skills: Excellent problem solving skills, Knowledge of insurance specifications and medical terminology. Excellent phone etiquette and ability to communicate effectively.
• Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Willing to take delegation from RNs/LPNs. Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physician and staff, Ability to multi-task, Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations, Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions, Consistency and timeliness in attendance.

Skills

• Knowledge of medical terminology, basic computer and data entry skills; and medical record management.

Benefits

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Sick Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.