Medical Assistant

Penn Medicine • Kennett Square, PA

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About The Position

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? The Medical Assistant (MA) assists the practice manager and physicians in maintaining a patient/customer focus, supports the delivery of high-quality care, shares a passion for patient and customer centered care, and assists in meeting or exceeding patient satisfaction and financial/operational targets. The MA provides patient care through performance of patient preparation, interviewing, technical tasks, and patient/family communication. Are you looking for an organization that actively supports your career growth? If so, a Medical Assistant opportunity at Penn Medicine can help get you there! Medical Assistants have an opportunity to join our organization and make a difference in the lives of our patients. Medical Assistants with Penn Medicine are in a unique position to gain valuable knowledge which can be leveraged to move not only into more advanced clinical roles but also operational roles. Through our generous tuition benefit as well as our commitment to promoting from within Penn Medicine sees more than 30% of our employees secure advancement opportunities into roles such as a Clinical Services Coordinator, Nurses, and Practice Managers just to name a few! Penn Medicine employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package to include generous paid time off and paid holidays. And health insurance premiums which have remained flat for 5 years!

Requirements

• BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider per the American Heart Association
• MA Certification (Required within 90 days of hire ONLY if position is in PA)
• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program (or higher level equivalent) required OR 2 years' experience working as an MA may be considered in lieu of MA program completion OR 1+ year working as a Clinical Support Representative at Penn Medicine may be considered in lieu of MA program completion

Responsibilities

• Promptly rooms patients, using EMR to alert provider that patient is ready: reviews past medical, surgical, family, smoking history, allergies, medications; notes corrections in EMR, notes medication refills needed for the physician to review, initiates self-management goal setting where appropriate, obtains patient's vital signs and documents in EMR, prepares chart for patient visit, understands insurance restrictions for lab work, referral needs, precertification requirements, etc.
• Observes patient condition and communicates any abnormal data or changes to provider.
• Assists patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, undressing, preparing for the exam, remains in exam room when necessary/requested.
• Specimen management: obtain specimens for testing if applicable (including performing phlebotomy and anterior nares nasal swab collections), performs laboratory and screening tests, records results in EMR and reconciles with logs where appropriate, documents and reports findings to providers, performs all quality controls as per Point of Care Testing guidelines, prepares specimens for transport as necessary.
• Performs EKGs and other outpatient screening tests as per MD order and after properly preparing the patient; accurately documents results in EMR.
• Assists with minor surgical procedures by handing instruments, maintaining sterile field, positioning of patient and other duties within scope of responsibility. Functions as a witness for procedural consents if required.
• Responds appropriately to emergency/code situations.
• Responsive and proactive telephonic patient care - including care coordination with specialists, ancillary services, hospitals, labs, home care agencies, and all other involved health services.
• Obtain and scan documents as appropriate and required for visit: test results, faxes, reports, notes, referrals, etc.
• Completes medical forms and other clinical requests for information as appropriate and required. Prepares and sends patient correspondence as required. Assists nursing staff with the maintenance of patient education materials, as needed.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulatory standards (ex TJC, DOH, FDA, HIPAA, HCFA, DPW, LCGME, SCGME, etc.)

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance premiums which have remained flat for 5 years
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits program
• Prepaid tuition assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED