JobMesh

MEDICAL ASSISTANT - BREAST HEALTH

Independence Health System · Latrobe, Pennsylvania, US

** $2,500 Sign on Bonus ** **Recently Increased Wages and Sign On Bonus available! Job Summary/Overall Objectives The Medical Assistant performs basic direct...

Job description

** $2,500 Sign on Bonus ** **Recently Increased Wages and Sign On Bonus available! Job Summary/Overall Objectives: The Medical Assistant performs basic direct patient care activities, such as lab tests, treatments, and medication/immunization administration. These are performed under the direction of the Nurse and/or the physician in preparation for the patient's examination and treatment. The incumbent carries out clerical activities, quality control activities, performance improvement initiatives, etc. in support of the physician practice as assigned. This position also serves as a resource for the clerical/clinical staff in the practice. Essential Job Functions: Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities] - Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital/physician practices policies, procedures, and protocols. - Assist to collects patient healthcare data, including VS, weight, chief complaint and pain assessment as directed. - Complete patient care treatments and testing as ordered. - Comply with completeness, accuracy and timeliness of documentation. - Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures. - Communicate pertinent inf...