Care & Operations Specialist I (Medical Assistant)

***\*Hiring Bonus! We’re so looking forward to working with you that we’re offering up to a $1,000 hiring bonus for full time Medical Assistants.*** Office Location: Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Office 1000 Dutch Ridge Road Beaver, PA 15009 Work Hours: Daylight Monday - Friday, no weekends, no major holidays Responsible for performing multiple day-to-day administrative and clinical functions to support the operations of the office including greeting and checking in/checking out patients, verifying insurance coverage, reviewing patient registration, answering telephones, taking and returning messages, scheduling and/or confirming appointments. Rooms patients, collects vital signs, review patient medication lists and patient medical/social history, collects specimens and performs basic laboratory tests, administers injections and medications as directed by provider in addition to other clinical tasks. Serves as a liaison between providers, physician offices, medical facilities and customers. **REQUIRED** High School graduate or equivalent. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Knowledge of communication procedures, typing and computer skills. CPR Certification. Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment. **PREFERRED** Medical Assistant diploma or degree program**.** Minimum of 1 year of experience in a health care organization or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficient in venipuncture.