Medical Assistant or LPN
Posted on: 2 Mar 2021
Phoenixville, PA
Job Description
Overview
Position is for a Certified Medical Assistant or, a LPN will be considered. Experience is preferred in sterile technique and general surgery. Our team consists of 3 busy general surgeons who are are experienced with robotics and see many conditions including but not limited to hemorrhoids, lipomas, cysts, gallbladder disease, cancers of abdominal area, colon cancer, anal cancer, appendix problems, hernias and much more. Responsibilities include greeting and rooming patients, conducting intake, measuring and recording vital signs, assisting physicians with in office procedures, making follow up appointments , answering medical questions, relaying messages to physicians from patients, answering phones and performing front desk duties. Applicant must be friendly, caring, empathetic toward patients and family members, as well as knowledge of medical terminology. Applicant is also responsible for restocking patient rooms and setting procedures rooms up prior to patients arrival, as well as assisting surgeons using sterile technique and proper PPE. Applicant must also be team oriented and flexible as they will be rotating between front desk duties as well as rounding in the back between all three surgeons.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities :
* Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the physicians
* Conducts patient intake, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse, temperature, blood pressure, height and weight) and recording in chart
* Reconciles health history and updates charts for all patients
* Calls patients ahead of office visit with doctor to be sure all health history is complete, accurate and assures that the patients chart is ready for visit
* Stocking supplies in exam rooms and reporting needed supplies to manager
* Answering calls to the MA/Nurse Line, returning patient calls and reporting any messages to the physicians
* Checking the medication refill line and putting in appropriate message to physician for refills as needed
* Front desk duties including, answering phone and making appointments, collecting co-payments, checking patients in and out, obtaining insurance referrals, entering patient referrals, scanning medical records, call for office notes as needed, and keeping waiting room clean as well as greeting patients upon arrival into office
Qualifications
Education :
* High School Diploma or GED required
* Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program or school for LPN
Experience :
* Computer knowledge
* EPIC EMR preferred but not required
* Time management
* Organizational skills
* Certified Medical Assistant or LPN license required
* Current American Heart Associated for Healthcare Provider BLS, required
* Sterile Field and General Surgery experience, preferred but not required
* Team oriented and works well with others
Tower Health
Reading, PA
About
Tower Health is a strong, regional, integrated healthcare provider/payer system that offers leading-edge, compassionate healthcare and wellness services to a population of 2.5 million people.
Together, our six hospitals and other entities provide a full range of medical care — from prevention, screenings and education; to the latest clinical services and surgeries available; to rehabilitation. We also offer wellness programs and public health services that ensure our communities are the healthiest they can be. Our caring, highly trained physicians and staff are committed to patient safety and patient satisfaction.
Who We Are
With more than 11,000 team members, Tower Health includes Reading Hospital, a teaching hospital based in West Reading; Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville; Chestnut Hill Hospital, a teaching hospital in Philadelphia; Jennersville Hospital in West Grove; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; and Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown. We also operate Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing and Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences, and we have a comprehensive physician network. All of our facilities participate in our partnership with the UPMC Health Plan.
Collaboration across Tower Health enables our hospitals, providers, leadership and staff to leverage best practices across the health system. Our patients benefit from access to a broad range of services — all right here in our region.
Recognition
Our hospitals have received national recognition for advanced care in areas such as neurosurgery and stroke, cardiac and vascular surgery, trauma, hematology and oncology. Reading HealthPlex, which opened at Reading Hospital in October 2016, combines state-of-the-art technology and world-class design to make the HealthPlex one of the most sophisticated surgical centers and inpatient facilities in the region.
Commitment
At Tower Health, we have a rich history of providing high-quality, cost-effective care in the communities we serve. As the healthcare industry continues to change, one thing remains steadfast: Tower Health’s commitment to Advancing Health, Transforming Lives.
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IndustryHealthcare
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No. of Employees11,000+
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