Certified Medical Assistant - Family Medicine

Trinity Health • Philadelphia, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant assists physicians and other professional healthcare providers in an ambulatory care setting with patient care and examinations, including preparing examination rooms and patients and performing lab work. The role performs basic medical assisting procedures to support patients’ care, comfort, and safety, and serves the community as part of the care team.

The position is based at 2813 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149. The schedule is Monday through Friday, day shift, with 1–2 evenings.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant certification from AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA, NHA, NAHP, or NPCE.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of previous Medical Assistant experience in a physician’s office.

Responsibilities

• Show patients to exam rooms; interview them; measure and document vital signs, including pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, in the Electronic Health Record.
• Assess patient symptoms, reactions, and physical condition, and record findings in the medical record.
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples for pickup, document them in the patient electronic health record, and communicate with appropriate departments about protocols and required procedure information.
• Set up examination rooms and prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assist with examinations and procedures according to the physician or healthcare provider’s preferences, including gynecological exams, minor surgeries, electrocautery, biopsies, sigmoidoscopies, casting, sterile-technique procedures, and specimen preparation.
• Maintain knowledge and skills in front-office operations and assist as needed with reception, medical records, scheduling, and billing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance, and voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity; available from the first day of employment.
• Flexible schedules to support work/life balance.
• Free onsite parking.
• Referral Rewards Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED