Medical Assistant

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Overview

East Penn is current seeking a Medical Assistant who will assist in the medical process with duties including: maintaining physician appointment schedule, maintaining OHM encounter log, and initiating the pre‑employment screening process.

This position is a full-time, 2nd shift position.  Hours are:

Monday- Thursday:  1:30p-9:30p

Friday:  3:30p-11:30p

Responsibilities

Performs medical procedures as needed, including spirometry, neurometry, blood pressure, pulse, hearing tests, urine drug screen, phlebotomy, breath alcohol testing, height, weight, uniform measurements, and basic eye exams.

Maintains and orders supplies and stock rooms using Somax.

Sterilizes medical equipment.

Maintains medical filing system including establishing new hire files.

Greets employees at front desk, determines employees' needs, and does triage accordingly.

*Maintains regular attendance.

*Ability to work mandatory over time.

Performs other duties as requested.

Responsible for producing a high quality product.

Responsible for proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices.

*These tasks are considered essential elements of the job.

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, Medical Assistant Certification or equivalent; READING REQUIREMENTS, Basic Reading; MATHEMATICAL SKILLS, Basic Math (adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying); COMPUTER SKILLS, H&S, OHM, Quest, Management System Reporting (MSR), Word, Excel; COMMUNICATION SKILLS, Good Communication Skills, Good Telephone Skills, Ability to communicate with Co‑workers; OTHER NECESSARY SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS, Phlebotomy. EMR (Emergency Medical Responder) training is to be completed within the first 6 months of hire.

East Penn Benefits

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and paid vacation days annually
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities