Certified Medical Assistant

apartment Prime Healthcare location_onPA, US

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Suburban Community Medical Group is affiliated with Suburban Community Hospital, one of the nation’s “100 Top Hospitals” and “A” rated for patient safety. We offer incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Responsibilities

Assists in patient care throughout nursing areas, and is responsible for the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services and appropriate documentation of services. Provides the services of an observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation in order to maximize his/her safety. Performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the clinic.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High School Diploma required

2. Certification as a Medical Assistant or a Registered Medical Assistant within 2 years of hire

3. 1-2 years in general or healthcare office, preferred.

4. Strong experience in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint, preferred.

5. Must exhibit a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

6. Knowledge of medical terminology and medical staff services department and/or acute care hospital experience, preferred.

7. BLS certification 8. Needs to be an experienced caregiver and have practical office training,

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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