Overview
Medical Assistant/Receptionist Jobs in Reading at Vital Care Family Practice
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant/Receptionist, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring smooth clinic operations. This energetic position combines clinical support with front-office responsibilities, offering a rewarding opportunity to work in a fast-paced medical environment. You will be the first point of contact for patients, providing warm, professional service while assisting healthcare providers with essential clinical tasks. Whether supporting outpatient clinics, hospital medicine units, or specialized areas like dermatology or emergency medicine, your contribution will be key to enhancing patient experiences and supporting clinical workflows.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients warmly and efficiently manage check-in and check-out processes using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
- Obtain accurate patient histories, perform intake assessments, and record vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration.
- Assist healthcare providers with clinical procedures including medication administration, X-ray preparation, and basic life support when needed.
- Support inpatient and outpatient services across various specialties such as internal medicine, geriatrics, medical-surgical units, or emergency medicine settings.
- Manage appointment scheduling, patient follow-ups, and coordinate referrals while maintaining organized records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Perform basic physiology and anatomy assessments to support accurate documentation and ICD coding for diagnoses.
- Handle administrative duties such as answering phones, managing patient inquiries, verifying insurance information, and processing billing documentation.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Medical Assistant or in a similar clinical support role within hospital medicine or outpatient clinics.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, ICD coding, and medication administration protocols.
- Familiarity with EHR systems and proficiency in managing patient intake, vital signs recording, and documentation accuracy.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required; additional certifications such as X-ray tech or OR experience are a plus.
- Experience working in hospital settings including Level I Trauma Centers or Level II Trauma Centers is highly desirable.
- Strong communication skills with a focus on patient service excellence; ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments like urgent care or emergency medicine units.
- Ability to adapt to diverse clinical environments including inpatient units like PICU or Geriatrics wards and outpatient clinics across multiple specialties. Embark on a fulfilling career where your clinical skills and compassionate service make a real difference! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports your professional growth while providing top-tier patient care across various healthcare settings.
Pay: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Title: Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Company: Vital Care Family Practice
Location: Reading
