Medical Assistant Certified PC Blue Course
Mount Nittany Health
- Location
- Onsite (State College, PA)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the Role
Mount Nittany Health is a nonprofit healthcare provider in State College, PA, committed to improving community health through high-quality patient care and clinical technology. The Medical Assistant role involves direct patient care, assisting providers with procedures, and maintaining accurate medical records within a fast-paced clinic environment.
Skills
Perks
- Sign-on bonus
Full job details
* $5,000 Sign-On Bonus *
POSITION SUMMARY
Provide care to patients as directed by the provider, including preparing patients for examination, administering medications, assisting provider with procedures and performing various tests. The Medical Assistant will actively participate as a member of the healthcare team to engage patients, families, and caregivers in the coordination of patient care.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
Experience:
- One year of medical office and patient care experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Knowledge of medical practice and patient care, medical equipment and instruments and examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures. Knowledge of physician office procedures and medical terminology. Basic knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions. Ability to assist in performing a variety of treatments and procedures, taking vital signs and recording and maintaining test results. Ability to record data accurately using a computer. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
License/Certification/Registration:
- Medical Assistant certification or Registered Medical Assistant Certification required upon hire/transfer.
- BLS certification required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Fast paced, stressful, high traffic medical office. May be exposed to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, bodily fluids and other conditions common to a clinic environment. May require working irregular hours. May require travel to other offices.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Requires full range body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. May require standing and walking for extended periods of time. Occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.