Medical Assistant Certified Urology • $15,000 Sign-On •

Job Description

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 :

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 :

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.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

About Us

Why Mount Nittany Health?

At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.