Medical Assistant - Surgery ENT
UHS
Summary
Capital Medical Group is seeking an experienced and compassionate Medical Assistant to support our Surgery ENT practice and provide high-quality clinical and administrative support to patients and providers.
Job description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manages patient preparation by assisting physicians and/or registered nurses by taking and recording patient histories, height, weight, vital signs
- Prepares patient for examination by preparing for various specimen collections
- Administers oral and injectable (intramuscular and subcutaneous) as prescribed by the physician
- Assist physicians with minor procedures; proficient with sterile technique
- Explains tests and procedures including pre & post-op instructions to patients
- Retrieves lab results and surgical path reports from computer and communicates results/data to physician and/or registered nurse
- Notifies reference labs for specimen pick-up
- Orders lab supplies as directed by registered nurse
- Performs sterilization of instruments as necessary and ensures valid expiration date
- Reviews progress notes in patient's chart to prepare for clinic visit
- Records height, weight, vital signs & Meaningful Use into patients' medical record
- Schedules patient appointments for radiology, cytopathology, vascular lab, etc.
- Answers the telephone and transfers calls to appropriate personnel
- Triage calls by obtaining pertinent information from caller & present info to physician/RN
- Remove sutures/staples as requested by physicians
- Performs simple and complex wound care, including irrigations with clean and sterile dressing changes
- Provides a clean environment for clinic and provides for inventory and proper care of equipment
- Takes inventory of supplies, equipment and medication
- Maintains and improves knowledge and expertise through continuing training, to include CPR certification
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduation from an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program required. Current BLS/CPR/AED certification required. Certification and Registration as a Medical Assistant required. Minimum of one year of Medical Assistant experience required. Two to three years experience of general patient care preferred.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Graduation from an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program required
- Current BLS/CPR/AED certification required
- Certification and Registration as a Medical Assistant required
- Minimum of one year of Medical Assistant experience required
- Two to three years experience of general patient care preferred
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Generous paid time off
- Medical, dental, vision plans
- Prescription drug plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- SoFi student loan refinancing
- Educational assistance
- Development programs
- Career advancement opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.