Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Entity: Doylestown Health
Location: Doylestown Health- 847 Easton Rd
Department: PMDH Neurology Warrington
Hours: Full Time
Summary:
Responsible for performing a variety of duties depending on assignment and assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinical services.
Responsibilities:
1. Fulfills Patient Care Responsibilities as Assigned
- Checking schedules and organizing patient flow
- Accompanying patients to exam/procedure rooms
- Assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, preparation for exams, and other patient care activities
- Collecting patient history, performing screenings per provider guidelines, and assisting physicians and nurses with various procedures
- Documenting in the medical record, relaying instructions to patients and families, answering calls, and providing pertinent information
2. Fulfills Clerical Responsibilities as Assigned
- Sending and receiving patient medical records
- Obtaining lab reports, X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, and other required documentation
- Completing forms and requisitions as needed
- Managing and updating the electronic medical record (EMR) to ensure information is accurate and complete
3. Fulfills Environmental Responsibilities as Assigned
- Setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocols
- Cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control standards
- Ordering, sorting, storing, and restocking supplies for exam/procedure rooms
4. Fulfills Organizational Responsibilities as Assigned
- Respecting and promoting patient rights
- Responding appropriately to emergency codes
- Communicating patient- and staff-related concerns to the immediate supervisor
- Complying with departmental, organizational, and regulatory policies and procedures
Credentials:
- If Registered, current MA registration
- current CPR certification
Education or Equivalent Experience:
- H.S. diploma + Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a community college course in medical assisting
- Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and/or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office.
- Current documentation of completed program for Medical Assisting or Patient Care Technician.
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.