Medical Assistant- Mt. Lebanon, Pa

Preferred Primary Care Physicians is currently recruiting for a Full Time Medical Assistant for our practice located in the Mount Lebanon area of Pittsburgh (South Hills). The position WILL also have Phlebotomy responsibilities, so clinical front office, back office, and Phlebotomy skills are a MUST. Schedule is Monday-Friday daylight hours. This is a full-time, non-exempt, hourly position paying UP TO $19/hr based upon relevant experience. Join our PPCP team for competitive pay, some of the best benefits in the field, a great 401k plan, and most importantly a company that promotes a healthy work/life balance and positive atmosphere!! This position also qualifies for a $1000 sign-on bonus, payable at $500 after a successful 90-Day review, and $500 after a successful one year performance review!

General Purpose of the Medical Assistant Position: Responsible for assisting physicians and nurses with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. May assist with appointment scheduling and electronic chart management.

Medical Assistant Essential Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned by the physician, nurse or office manager.
• Processes instruments and equipment as needed.
• Prepares, maintains and stocks exam and treatment rooms. Orders supplies as needed.
• Assists with delegated patient education activities including but not limited to distributing educational literature, etc.
• Assists with exams and procedures as requested.
• Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as directed by the physician.
• Obtains new patient information and any test results.
• Assists with administrative duties such as typing, faxing, reception duties, etc.
• Obtains all necessary patient record information, lab data, diagnostics, consults, etc. as required by the physician or nurse for assessment of the patient's medical status.
• Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed in accordance with OSHA and universal safety precautions
• Assists with scheduling tests, procedures or appointments to follow-up on test results
• Escorts patients to and from exam or treatment rooms as appropriate. Records all patient data prior to the physician or nurse seeing the patient. This includes vital signs, height and weight, allergies, medications, chief complaint, reason for visit, etc.
• Informs physician of patient reschedule or no-shows.
• Maintains the strictest confidentiality.
• Answers and returns patient phone calls as directed. Is responsible for contacting pharmacies for prescriptions or may answer patient telephone calls for referrals. May handle other patient telephone calls as directed by the physician, nurse or Office Manager.

Education

A high school diploma or GED is required. Graduate from an accredited school of medical assistant. Six (6) months of medical assistant experience in a medical practice setting preferred, however open to new graduate applicants.

About Us

At Preferred Primary Care Physicians, preferred health care is simply our standard. Our practice was established in 1995 when a group of dedicated physicians in the South Hills came together for one common purpose: to provide the highest quality care to their patients. Their ingenuity and expertise laid the foundation for our independently owned practice, which now operates out of more than 20 locations in the greater Pittsburgh area. Our elevated level of service is supported by our team-based approach, comprehensive clinical programs, and state-of-the-art outpatient centers. From providing general primary care to managing chronic conditions, we give all of our patients the preferential treatment they deserve.

Come join the team and enjoy a very competitive employee benefit package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, and 401k with competitive match.

Please visit our website www.ppcp.org for more info about our company.

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