Medical Assistant Float - Abington, Bucks County, Montgomery County, Philadelphia, PA
About The Position
The Medical Assistant assists physicians in assessing, examining, and treating patients. The role supports patient flow, performs and documents clinical measurements and quality measures, and may assist with diagnostic procedures such as EKGs, venipuncture, and injections. The Medical Assistant serves as a liaison to physicians to support patient satisfaction and maintains clinical supplies for smooth office operations. The position is based in the Abington, Bucks County, Montgomery County, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area. The Medical Assistant escorts patients to exam rooms, verifies patient identification, records vital signs and medical history, uses clinical information technology systems within the established scope of practice, follows HIPAA privacy and security requirements, and interacts with coworkers, visitors, and staff in keeping with Jefferson’s values.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Obtain Medical Assistant certification within 6 months of hire.
- Obtain BLS certification through the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire; American Red Cross BLS may be acceptable at some Pennsylvania practice locations.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Familiarity with medical office procedures.
- Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds; the role also involves frequent sitting and standing and frequent keyboard use, with possible kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR as required by the role.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a physician’s office or other healthcare setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Escort patients to exam rooms and ensure proper identification.
- Perform and document vital signs, clinical care quality measures, and medical history information.
- Remain proficient in the use of and documentation requirements for information technology systems within the established scope of practice.
- Assist physicians with examinations and diagnostic procedures; may perform EKGs, venipuncture, and injections in the office.
- Adhere to HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
- Order clinical supplies to maintain inventory and facilitate smooth office operations.
- Interact with coworkers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson’s values.
- Support patient flow and act as a liaison to physicians to help ensure patient satisfaction.
Benefits
- Top-tier health insurance
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Employee discounts on products and services
- Generous time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical and prescription insurance
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance and tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University, subject to service requirements
- Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
