Medical Assistant

Description

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Medical Assistants (MA) to work per diem or part-time in the medical department at the Carlisle County Prison located in Carlisle, PA. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under the supervision of an LPN.

Available Shifts: 1st shift part-time (6 am - 2:30 pm)

Job Responsibilities:

The Medical Assistant will be responsible for a variety of daily tasks and duties, including performing the initial intake screening on new patients, taking vital signs, and completing all appropriate intake forms per written protocol. In addition, the Medical Assistant will also be responsible for preparing and maintaining examination and treatment areas for the facility. Other responsibilities of the Medical Assistant will include:

• Phoning verification of medications and medical information.
• Obtain lab specimens as ordered by the physician (including Venipunctures).
• Performing various treatments ordered by a Physician.
• Maintaining medication records.
• Tuberculin skin testing should be administered on new intakes and on annual follow-ups due on all inmates/patients.
• Typing of various reports, letters, and memoranda.
• Answering the telephone and processing calls.
• Maintaining the filing system and confidentiality of information at all times.
• Follow universal precautions at all times.
• Maintaining a pleasant working attitude.
• Any/all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or delegated.

This position provides a 2-week orientation period where you will be training on the job and shadowing with the nursing staff.

Benefits:

PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, and Vision (Single and Family plans are both available). We also offer Life Insurance and Disability options, Generous PTO, Floating Holidays, 401k with match, and a tuition reimbursement program.

Additional Compensation:

In addition to the hourly pay rate, PrimeCare Medical also offers Overtime Pay, Shift Differential and Weekend Differential compensation, Premium Holiday Pay, as well as Employee Referral Bonus opportunities.

(Please note that the pay range is not a sliding scale based on experience; it reflects the base pay as well as the differentials offered between shifts.)

Requirements

The Medical Assistant is a fast paced position, and as such, we must have someone who has the ability to multi-task and has a good grasp of patient assessment skills. In addition, the Medical Assistant must also bring some clerical experience and ability to type to the position in order to be considered.

Other requirements for the Clerical Medical Assistant include:

• Currently hold a Medical Assistant Certification
• Effective communication skills
• Pleasant telephone manner
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Working knowledge of office equipment and medical equipment
• Working knowledge of medical terminology

Now is the time to join the exciting and challenging world of correctional healthcare!