Medical Assistant

Description

We are looking for enthusiastic and hard-working Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to work in the Medical Department at the Berks County Jail System in Leesport, PA. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for a variety of daily tasks such as medical records request, administrative reports, Continuity of Care (COC) release, and other medical duties.

Openings:

-full time day shift

- full time evening shift

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintaining examination and treatment areas
• Verification of medications and medical information
• Maintain medication records
• Answer telephone and processing calls
• Maintain filing system and confidentiality of information at all times
• Provide full administrative and clerical support to the medical department at the facility to include typing of various reports, letters and memorandum
• Data Entry
• Scanning documents into the computer
• Assisting with the credentialing process of new hires
• Maintain staff log
• Schedule transports
• Assist with billing

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 compensation, Premium Holiday Pay, and Employee Referral Bonus opportunities.

Requirements

The Medical Assistant must have completed an approved Medical Assistant program and also bring some clerical experience and ability to type to the position in order to be considered.

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with multi-tasking
• Good grasp of patient assessment skills
• 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
• Minimum of 2 years medical assistant or medical office administrative support.
• Strong computer skills (including Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Strong organizations skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work with confidential matters and information is required