Medical Assistant I - Cancer Center

Tower Health Phoenixville, PA 19460, US

Job Summary

Medical Assistant (MA):

Gathers, screens, communicates and acts based on delegation from a provider, registered nurse or Licensed Practical nurse as per scope of practice.
Performs a combination of clerical and direct patient care duties.
Greets patients, answers telephones, schedules appointments, and updates patients electronic medical record (EMR).
Rooms patients, takes medical histories, performs and records vital signs, prepares exam rooms for procedures, explains treatment procedures to patients, prepares patients for examination, facilitates patient flow through the office, and assisting the Physician, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant during examinations.

BENEFITS

Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program

Experience

Blood Draw Experience

Certification and Licensure

BLS Certification
Current Medical Assistant Certification awarded through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), National Association of Healthcare Professionals (NAHP) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA). Medical Assistant Certification other than those listed requires THMG Leadership Approval.

Required Skills

Computer Skills to include use and navigation
Excellent Communications Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
General Clerical Skills

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

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