Medical Assistant

ArchWell Health
Philadelphia, PA
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Core to the ArchWell Health approach is to have a robust clinical care team focused on the needs of our members. The Medical Assistant plays a critical role in supporting the PCP day-to-day and ensuring efficiency in the care provided to patients.

Requirements

  • Conduct intake with patients, measuring and recording vital signs, patient interview, and medical history
  • Perform examinations and routine screenings, ensuring patients are informed and all questions and concerns are addressed for each procedure
  • Critically listen and engage with patients throughout appointment, ensuring needs and/or changing in patient conditions are reported to PCP, specialists, and/or other clinical personnel
  • Change dressings, apply bandages, remove sutures and other first aid procedures
  • Use CPR skills, when necessary, all under physician supervision
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards and conduct accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times
  • Provide health coaching to a defined group of patients to support healthy lifestyle choices
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