Medical Assistant Certified - Special Needs

Tower Health • Philadelphia, PA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant administers and performs triage and direct care to assigned patients under the direction and supervision of the RN/Nurse Manager. This includes functions such as height/weight and vital signs, updating medical records, as well as assisting the clinicians with exams as requested. Also ensures a smooth flow of patients through the office by providing efficient basic care to patients. The Medical Assistant performs routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the office running smoothly. The Medical Assistant also performs secretarial support for the office, assist the front desk operations in performing general clerical tasks, such as checking patients in and out, filing, copying, answering the phone, and related duties as requested by the Practice Manager.

Requirements

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program
• Pediatrics experience, 1+ years
• 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.
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• General Clerical Skills

Responsibilities

• Administers and performs triage and direct care to assigned patients under the direction and supervision of the RN/Nurse Manager.
• Performs functions such as height/weight and vital signs.
• Updates medical records.
• Assists clinicians with exams as requested.
• Ensures a smooth flow of patients through the office by providing efficient basic care to patients.
• Performs routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the office running smoothly.
• Performs secretarial support for the office.
• Assists front desk operations in performing general clerical tasks, such as checking patients in and out, filing, copying, answering the phone, and related duties as requested by the Practice Manager.

Benefits

• Generous time off
• Tuition assistance
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees