Certified Medical Assistant MA - Urgent Care Gilbertsville

apartment Tower Health location_onGilbertsville, PA, US

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Job Summary

The Medical Assistant administers and performs triage and direct care to assigned patients under the direction and supervision of the RN/Nurse Manager.
This includes functions such as height/weight and vital signs, updating medical records, as well as assisting the clinicians with exams as requested.
Also ensures a smooth flow of patients through the office by providing efficient basic care to patients.
The Medical Assistant performs routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the office running smoothly.
The Medical Assistant also performs secretarial support for the office, assist the front desk operations in performing general clerical tasks, such as checking patients in and out, filing, copying, answering the phone, and related duties as requested by the Practice Manager.

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program

Experience

Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

Certified Medical Assistant

Required Skills

Excellent Communication Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
General Clerical Skills

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

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