What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Associate/Back Office Medical Assistant position at Caring Healthcare Network?
The Caring Healthcare Network is currently seeking a Back Office Medical Assistant to join our team in Altoona, PA. This position is full-time, (5) days a week. The ideal candidate will have a Medical Assistant Certification and should be willing to learn our everyday practices and procedures, be hard-working and enjoy a fast-paced environment. We want someone that shares our same commitment to loyalty, honesty and making our patients a number one priority.
Requirements:
- BLS/CPR certification
- Medical Assistant Certification
- 2 years experience (preferred)
- 1 year phlebotomy experience (preferred)
- Knowledge of Women's Health (helpful)
Back Office Duties:
- Accurately perform and record vital signs.
- Room patients in a timely manner.
- Accurately perform and record pill counts.
- Accurately input and discontinue medications.
- Accurately and efficiently update patient charts.
- Perform point of care testing (urinalysis, glucose).
- Administer vaccines and injections.
- Process prior authorizations (medical and imaging) in a timely manner.
Qualifications:
- Complies with State and Federal Regulations
- Works collaboratively with members of the healthcare team and staff
- Prior experience with medication and imaging prior authorizations (preferred) but willing to train
We offer excellent benefits after (60) days of employment: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, 401K.
Must be willing to undergo a background check and drug screening.
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour (dependent upon certification and experience)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Ob/Gyn
- Pain Medicine
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Medical Assistant: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Altoona, PA 16601: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $20
