Medical Assistant Certified - Special Needs

Tower Health•Philadelphia, PA

11d

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. Duties include phlebotomy, measuring height and weight and taking vital signs, updating medical records, and assisting clinicians with examinations as requested. The Medical Assistant helps maintain an efficient flow of patients by providing basic patient care and performs routine administrative and clinical tasks to support office operations. The role also provides secretarial and front-desk support, including checking patients in and out, filing, copying, answering phones, and other related duties as requested by the Practice Manager. The schedule is either four 10-hour shifts, 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., or five 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, within an 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. flexible schedule. Scheduled start and end times require flexibility to meet the needs of the practice. St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children is a 188-bed facility serving children in the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties. It is a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University. Tower Health is a regional healthcare system serving communities across multiple Pennsylvania counties, with hospitals, healthcare services, and academic medicine and training programs.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or graduation from a Medical Assistant program.
Complete and maintain competencies and training required for the role.
Pediatrics experience.
At least 1 year of experience.
Phlebotomy experience or skill.
BLS certification.
Current Medical Assistant certification from AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA, NAHP, or NHA; certifications from other organizations require THMG Leadership Approval.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
General clerical skills.
Flexibility in scheduled start and end times to meet the needs of the practice.

Responsibilities

Administer and perform triage and direct care for assigned patients under the direction and supervision of the RN/Nurse Manager.
Perform phlebotomy and measure height, weight, and vital signs.
Update medical records.
Assist clinicians with examinations as requested.
Provide efficient basic patient care and help ensure a smooth flow of patients through the office.
Perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to support office operations.
Provide secretarial and front-desk support, including checking patients in and out, filing, copying, and answering phones.
Perform related duties as requested by the Practice Manager.