Job Description
Job Description
Medical Assistant, Monroeville, PA 15146
Job Status : Direct Hire as an employee of Company – NOT a temporary job
Work Schedule & Compensation
- Full-time, full benefits
- Day Job
- Salary for new hires : up to $21.00 per hour, to start (based on experience and education)
- Promotional growth through dedicated career ladders is expected
- Based on performance, established employees can earn additional pay up to $27.00 per hour (pay raises are based on work performance, career development, and occur incrementally, over time).
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Below are some of the perks that focus on you, as the employee :
Caregiving support for childcare / elderly family membersPaid time off up to 5 weeksStudent Loan Refinancing / forgivenessMedical, Dental, Vision and other coveragesUp to 8% retirement savings matchUp to $6,000 per year in Tuition Assistance to you and your immediate familyAdoption Assistance, Pet Insurance and Retail Perks & DiscountsOngoing learningAccelerated Career PathFlexible work arrangements7 holidays per yearPTO buy back and selling excess, when eligibleJob Description
Medical Assistants assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction. Additionally, they serve as the lead person for team regarding day-to-day workflow issues or office procedures.
The ideal candidate has successfully completed a Medical Assistant program, possesses a Medical Assistant Certification, and has previous pediatric experience.
The position offers opportunities for growth, with a clear career ladder from Medical Assistant to Medical Assistant, Expert.
Minimum Require ments :
High school diploma or equivalent is requiredSuccessful completion of Medical Assistant programMaintenance of Medical Assistant CertificationMinimum 1 year patient care experience requiredSuccessfully complete preceptor training and serve as a preceptor and mentor to newly hired team membersMust be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in all practice category specific tasksPrevious Pediatric experience highly preferredJob Responsibilities :
Collaborates with care team to improve patient access, reduce emergency visits, and decrease readmissions.Conducts telephonic outreach for post-hospital follow-ups, medication reviews, and care coordination.Makes referrals and addresses discharge needs.Supports population health initiatives and gap closure.Provides health education and promotes patient engagement through wellness guidance and motivational interviewing.Manages clinical tasks, assigns workflow, and mentors staff.Oversees Epic Care as a super user and assists with department improvements.Handles medical records per HIPAA regulations.Performs front office duties including scheduling, insurance verification, and chart management.Prepares patient rooms and maintains infection control.Assists patients, collects specimens, takes vitals, and relays provider instructions.Conducts phlebotomy, EKGs, and clinic procedures.Ensures regulatory compliance and strict confidentiality.Administers injectable medication and vaccines under physician supervision.