Medical Assistant

$19 - $21/hour

Full-time, non-exempt

Pottstown, PA

Benefits:

Competitive base salary, Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, PTO Accrual, 401K Company Match, 12 Paid Holidays, Company paid life insurance, Employee Health Reimbursement Program, No PTO needed for employee preventative care appointments, Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, summer picnic, and much more!

 Who we are:

Community Health and Dental Care (CHDC) is a non-profit community health center located in Pottstown, PA. We provide the highest quality health and dental care for our patients by utilizing the latest standards and most advanced technology in a professional atmosphere.

 Duties include but are not limited to:

• Participate in morning team huddles
• Participate in pre-visit planning activities
• Prepare exam rooms and patient for examination, treatment/procedures and assist provider
• Perform patient care procedures keeping in mind the age specific needs of the patient 
• Prepare and administer medications and immunizations, under physician supervision 
• Document data collected during the patient care process via electronic or paper medical record 
• Collect and process specimens for laboratory testing and completes appropriate paperwork or electronic documentation necessary 
• Order diagnostic studies per physician request and follow up with patient's results via proper 
   protocol or standing order
• Keep inventory and process sample medications, prescriptions and refills, as directed by the physician. 
• Maintain the dignity and confidentiality of the patient 
• Documentation accurately reflects the patient care given 
• Maintain patient registries as needed
• Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations 
• Coordinate patient flow 
• Act as a clinical preceptor
• Perform tasks as delegated by Provider in a timely manner
• Performs other duties as assigned 

Requirements:

Qualifications, Education, and Knowledge

• Medical Assistant certification from accredited school and/or formal training program preferred
• Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) required within 180 days of hire date required
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Computer experience required, EMR preferred, NextGen Preferred
• CPR certification required
• One to two years physician office experience preferred
• Attendance required at assigned CHDC site(s)

 CHDC is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ+ employer. For more information about CHDC and its services, visit us online at www.ch-dc.org.