MEDICAL ASSISTANT (FT; 40hrs/wk) - Temple Physicians Inc @ Ft Washington

Temple University Health System • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant receives patients at the time of visit and supports the physicians and other clinical staff in the delivery of health care to patients by performing a variety of medically-related tasks to ensure smooth patient flow. Key responsibilities include reception duties, administrative and clerical support, and assistance with patient procedures. Greets and registers patients, completes forms, collects and enters patient demographic and billing information, prepares charts, schedules appointments, updates electronic medical records as appropriate and collects payments in accordance with cash handling policies and procedures. The employee may be required to support other clinical practices in the organization where their skills and qualifications align.

Requirements

• Non Degree Program Graduate from a medical assistant program
• Certified Medical Assistant
• Basic Life Support certification

Nice To Haves

• Combination of relevant education and experience in lieu of attending a medical assistant program
• 1 year experience providing medical assistance in a physician office, nursing facility or hospital

Responsibilities

• Receive patients at the time of visit
• Support physicians and clinical staff in healthcare delivery
• Perform reception duties
• Provide administrative and clerical support
• Assist with patient procedures
• Greet and register patients
• Complete forms and collect patient information
• Prepare patient charts
• Schedule appointments
• Update electronic medical records
• Collect payments according to cash handling policies
• Support other clinical practices as needed

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees