The Medical Assistant is responsible for helping to drive positive outcomes for our patients by providing various administrative duties regarding patient care.
Responsibilities
Drive self and/or provider to appointments at patient homes
Obtain vital signs, screen for falls and depression, complete medication reconciliation, review for needed medication refills, review household fall risks (cords, throw rugs, etc.), investigate available food within the home, and serve as scribe for provider during patient appointments
Observe, record, and report to a provider a patient’s condition and reactions to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents
Conduct patient education as instructed by the provider
Administer patient care consistent with program protocols and provider orders.
Facilitate telehealth as needed and deemed appropriate
Manage PPE supplies and medical bag instruments for both self and assigned provider
Track patient to be discussed at the interdisciplinary team meeting
May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned
Qualifications
Minimum two years’ experience working as a medical assistant (community-based experience preferred)
State-certified M.A, current CPR Healthcare Provider Certification or experience preferred
Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and good problem-solving skills in pressure situations
Excellent communication and customer service skills
