Medical Assistant

About the role

The Medical Assistant at Hyndman Area Health Center is a full-time position located at Johnstown Family Health Center, 227 Franklin St. Suite 304, Johnstown, PA 15901.

Responsibilities

• Immediately triages seriously ill patients and notifies nursing and/or provider staff.
• Maintains a smooth flow of patients into exam rooms as a top priority.
• Obtains accurate vital signs.
• Obtains accurate and appropriate medical history for medical patient’s chart.
• Accurately updates all flow charts, including medication flow chart, per visit.
• Cooperatively assists medical providers with procedures (as trained by provider).
• Restocks supplies in exam rooms.
• Keeps exam rooms clean and presentable for patient care.
• Ensures surgical instruments are sterilized and restocked and pelvic trays are restocked.
• Disinfects/cleans exam rooms (all surfaces) after each patient visit.
• Determines follow-through with appropriate personnel and patient/chart in progress notes written documentation of follow-through – top priority.
• Answers telephone and triages all incoming, outgoing, and inter-office calls in a professional and respectful manner.
• Communicates with billing department regarding any progress or problems.
• Uses appropriate medical record documentation guidelines and techniques at all times.
• Drawing labs and administers vaccines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a health care setting preferred.
• CPR/AED Certification.