Medical Assistant
Commonwealth Health
- Location
- Onsite (Kingston, PA)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 1 week ago
About the Role
Commonwealth Health is a nonprofit community healthcare provider serving Northeastern Pennsylvania, dedicated to accessible, high-quality care. The Medical Assistant role provides primary nursing support to physicians and patients to assist in diagnosis and treatment while supporting business operations.
Skills
Nursing theory
Patient care
Medical equipment operation
Safety hazard identification
Record keeping
Quality assurance
Interpersonal communication
Problem solving
Full job details
JOB LOCATION - Intermountain Medical Group (Kingston - 610 Wyoming Ave)
Position Purpose
- Provides primary nursing support to the physician and patient to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient’s condition.
- Provides support to the business operations through understanding of business functions.
Position Qualifications
Education:
- Medical Assistant Certification required
Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes
- Requires knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice; organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care; medical equipment and instruments used to provide patient care; and common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
- Requires skill to identify problems and recommend solutions; prepare and maintain accurate records; develop and maintain quality assurance; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients, office staff and the public.