Medical Assistant in Allentown, Pennsylvania at Primecare Medical

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for enthusiastic and hard-working Certified Medical Assistants to work full-time in the Medical Department at the Lehigh County Prison located in Allentown, PA. The ideal Medical Assistant should be upbeat and maintain a pleasant working attitude when dealing with staff and patients.

Full time - every other weekend required.

7a-7p (12-hour shifts)

QUALIFICATIONS:

A. High school graduate.

B. Completion of an approved Medical Assistant/Secretary program.

C. Clerical experience; ability to type.

D. Effective communication skills and telephone manners.

E. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

F. Working knowledge of office equipment and medical equipment.

G. Working knowledge of medical terminology.

The Medical Assistant will be responsible for a variety of daily tasks and duties including performing the initial intake screening on new receptions, taking vital signs and completing all appropriate intake forms per written protocol. In addition, the Medical Assistant will also be responsible for preparing and maintaining examination and treatment areas for the facility.

Other responsibilities for the Medical Assistant will include:

- Phoning verification of medications and medical information.

- Obtaining lab specimens as ordered by the physician (to include Venipunctures).

- Performing various treatments ordered by a Physician.

- Maintaining medication records.

- Administering tuberculin skin testing on new intakes and on annual follow-ups due on all inmates/patients.

- Typing of various reports, letters and memoranda.

- Answering telephone and process calls.

- Maintaining filing system and confidentiality of information at all times.

- Following universal precautions at all times.

- Maintaining pleasant working attitude.

- Any/all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or delegated