Med Assistant II - FT - Day - Pelvic Health Specialists Newtown PA

Capital Health

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

Pay Range

$19.32 - $24.13

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Position Overview

• Prepares exam rooms for patient encounters and assists LIP as requested.
• Directs patients to examination rooms; assists in preparing patients for examination; assists patients in undressing, dressing and getting on and off of the examination table.
• Notifies provider of patient's arrival and readiness for their examination.
• Assists providers with patient examinations.
• Reviews charts prior to patients' scheduled appointment to assure that all requested lab work and diagnostic procedures have been completed and that reports have been returned and are accessible to the provider.
• Records medical history, current medications, treatments, and problem list accurately.
• Obtains and records patient vital signs, temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and reason for visit.
• Assists with patient equipment downloads, utilizing a variety of medical device software programs and printing appropriate reports for LIP review accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assists with medication reconciliation process, reviewing and accurately documenting patient medications.
• Accurately and efficiently performs all clerical duties as needed, including but not limited to patient registration, billing, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and initiating, maintaining and filing medical records.
• Assists with equipment cleaning, disinfection, and pasteurization, documenting appropriately according to standardized protocols.
• Disseminates and communicates accurate patient information appropriate to the patient's disorder.
• Accurately inputs data in the registration, electronic medical record, database and scheduling systems according to established procedures.
• Assists patients to complete essential paperwork and questionnaires.
• Assures exam rooms are cleaned after each patient and appropriately stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and forms. Practices proper infection control techniques.
• Cross-trained to perform Patient Reception Rep job duties as needed.
• Performs other selected clinical and clerical duties that assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management within any CH office location under the direction of a provider and manager in accordance with the objectives and policies of Capital Health (CH) and respective state laws governing such action and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Incumbents working in Primary Care or Specialty Care offices may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group Practices as needed.