Medical Assistant-Brookline

About the Role

Responsible for assisting physicians and nurses with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. May assist with appointment scheduling and electronic chart management.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to and from exam or treatment rooms as appropriate.
• Records all patient data prior to the physician or nurse seeing the patient, including vital signs, height and weight, allergies, medications, chief complaint, and reason for visit.
• Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as directed by the physician.
• Answers and returns patient phone calls as directed, including contacting pharmacies for prescriptions or handling calls for referrals.
• Obtains all necessary patient record information, lab data, diagnostics, and consults as required by the physician or nurse for assessment of the patient's medical status.
• Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites in accordance with OSHA and universal safety precautions.
• Assists with exams and procedures as requested.
• Assists with scheduling tests, procedures, or appointments to follow up on test results.
• Prepares, maintains, and stocks exam and treatment rooms, and orders supplies as needed.
• Obtains new patient information and any test results.
• Assists with administrative duties such as typing, faxing, and reception duties.
• Processes instruments and equipment as needed.
• Informs physician of patient reschedules or no-shows.
• Assists with delegated patient education activities, including distributing educational literature.
• Maintains the strictest confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the physician, nurse, or office manager.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate from an accredited school of medical assistant.
• Six months of medical assistant experience in a medical practice setting preferred, but open to new graduate applicants.
• Phlebotomy skills are required.
• Both front and back office experience is ideal.

About Us

At Preferred Primary Care Physicians, preferred health care is simply our standard. Our practice was established in 1995 when a group of dedicated physicians in the South Hills came together for one common purpose: to provide the highest quality care to their patients. Their ingenuity and expertise laid the foundation for our independently owned practice, which now operates out of more than 20 locations in the greater Pittsburgh area. Our elevated level of service is supported by our team-based approach, comprehensive clinical programs, and state-of-the-art outpatient centers. From providing general primary care to managing chronic conditions, we give all of our patients the preferential treatment they deserve.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401k with competitive match.