Medical Assistant
On-siteScranton, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Distribute patient agendas, perform vital signs, and complete medication reconciliation and family histories for every visit. Prepare rooms and patients, administer medications and injections, draw blood, and perform EKGs and spirometry per provider requests. Enter requisitions and manage patient information in the EMR, including scheduling appointments, collecting copays, and ensuring portal registration. Assist with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and triage while maintaining a safe environment and adhering to infection control standards. Participate in quality assurance activities, attend staff meetings, and provide backup coverage during extended access hours, weekends, and holidays.
Required Qualifications
- Meet The Wright Center for Community Health and its affiliated entity The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education EOS© People Analyzer Tool
- Minimum Qualifications of a High School Diploma/GED
- Graduate of a program for Medical Assistant/Administrative Medical Assistant/Nurse Aide required
- Basic Life Support/CPR certification required
- Designation as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) preferred
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to maintain accuracy and compliance with detailed-oriented responsibilities
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Proficient computer skills
- Proven proficiency of technology and EMR workflows at the end of orientation
- Must be reliable and punctual
- Must have attention to detail
- Must be able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with many changing priorities
- Must be professional and customer service oriented to deliver quality excellent care
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule
Desired Qualifications
- Buy in and experience working in the EOS® model (strongly preferred)
- Mission-oriented; represents the enterprise in a professional manner while demonstrating organizational pride
- Bilingual highly desired
- Experience as a Medical Assistant in a physician office setting preferred
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