Medical Assistant II

Albright College is seeking applications for Medical Assistant. This position is responsible for performing a variety of secretarial duties and technical support for the Health Center and Counseling Center. Essential Job Functions: Follows the orders of MD and CRNP as written and directed by the provider Assists MD and CRNP with procedures Maintains and orders supplies Provides patient education as needed Answers telephones, schedules appointments, fields questions for the MD and CRNP Triage patients and measures vital signs for MD and CRNP Maintains instruments Performs Phlebotomy Performs monthly medication checks and biannual inventory report Calls prescriptions to the pharmacy as ordered by the MD and CRNP Charts appropriately in-patient chart Maintains patient gowns and health center laundry Prepares a variety of reports using departmental guidelines including the monthly statistical report of health center activities listing the number of patients seen, immunizations administered and laboratory tests performed. Compose, type and distribute departmental correspondence Maintains a departmental filing system in support of departmental activities and medical records Types letters, memoranda and correspondence as needed Submits claims for insurance reimbursement Emphasis on basic recordkeeping, payroll and patient voucher submission, maintenance of appointment schedule. Works with aspects of an electronic medical record. Schedules lectures and conferences for MD and CRNP Maintains the highest level of confidentiality in support of the Gable Health Center and Counseling Center Assists in the training of Health Center staff Performs other directly related duties as assigned Performs duties as related to a medical assistant within the guidelines of a medical assistant scope of practice. This includes attention to detail of the spelling of patient names, medications, chief complaint and the completion of paperwork for the ordering of tests. Qualifications/Prerequisites: COMMUNICATION Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with a variety of constituents Ability to speak publicly and communicate ideas effectively to groups for various training initiatives SKILLS Strong interpersonal skills Ability to utilize word processing skills and/or data entry techniques Ability to adhere to confidentiality practices as they relate to the medical profession; familiarity with HIPAA compliance and the Buckley Amendment Knowledge of health care practices Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Proficient in phlebotomy skills Familiarity with Microsoft Office and willingness to work with an electronic medical record Attention to detail is essential Must be able to prioritize work efficiently EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Minimum of three years of related work experience Versed in confidentiality practices as they relate to the medical profession EDUCATION High school graduate or equivalency; Associates Degree preferred Completion of course work related to medical assistant responsibilities/mental health terminology/medical terminology, Certification as a Medical Assistant preferred LICENSES N/A Review of applications for this position will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should complete an application by clicking “Apply Now”. Cover letter, a minimum of two professional references and any other supporting application materials can be uploaded in one document along with the resume. Optional documents may be submitted can include: proof of education/certification, licenses, and letters of recommendation. Albright offers a competitive benefits package, which includes tuition remission.