Job description
Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant
Duration: 13 Weeks with possible ext
Shift: 8 hrs day shift. 40 hrs a week. Mon to Fri
Location: State College, PA 16801
Summary
Responsible for providing assistance with various health care services, for obtaining specimens, for conducting routine lab studies of specimens, and for assisting with administrative functions such as coordinating patient flow and scheduling appointments and phone messages.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
· Perform routine procedures to include sterile dressings, E.K.G.'s, spirometries, bladder catheterizations, removal of sutures and clamps, and application of topical medications
· Assist physician/s with surgical procedures including removal and placement of gastrostomy tube, spinal taps, etc.
· Use sterile technique when appropriate.
· Obtain laboratory specimens.
· Place, remove, and record allergy patch testing results.
· Conduct lab studies of specimens; determine test results and report findings to the physician or nurse.
· Assist in coordinating patient flow.
· Ensure availability of appropriate equipment, supplies, test results, medical records, etc.
· Assist in scheduling patient appointments, tests and procedures, and in patient registration and discharge activities.
· Complete appropriate paperwork.
· Provide patients and families with prepared instructions relative to diagnostic testing and laboratory studies.
· Calibrate, operate, and maintain medical equipment.
· Document patient's data, actions, and information.
· Take measurements of patient's blood pressure, vital signs, height and weight; recognize and report defined abnormal findings.
· Perform first aid and CPR as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
· High school diploma or equivalent
· Credentialed MA (Certified/Registered)
· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 5x8
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Outpatient
Ability to commute/relocate:
- State College, PA 16801: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Medical Assistant: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- Certified Medical Assistant/Registered Medical Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person
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