Medical Assistant - Neurology - Sewell, Marlton, West Berlin, Cherry Hill & Turnersville, NJ

Thomas Jefferson University • Burlington County, NJ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists physicians in assessing, examining, and treating patients. The role supports patient flow and performs or assists with diagnostic procedures, including vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, and injections, within the established scope of practice. The Medical Assistant serves as a liaison to physicians to support patient satisfaction and maintains and orders clinical supplies to facilitate office operations.

This position is with Kennedy Medical Group, Practice, PC, with primary location listed at 73 N. Maple Avenue, Marlton, New Jersey. The role is a regular employee position working a weekday day shift. For New Jersey, the position requires graduation from an accredited post-secondary medical assisting education program that includes at least 330 hours of instruction and training in intramuscular and subcutaneous injections. A Certified Medical Assistant credential from the American Association of Medical Assistants is required within 180 days.

Jefferson describes itself as a regional health and education organization serving the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley, Northeastern Pennsylvania, and southern New Jersey. The position is eligible for the benefits package described for full-time and part-time colleagues, subject to the applicable eligibility terms.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED.
• For New Jersey: Graduation from an accredited post-secondary medical assisting education program that includes at least 330 hours of instruction and training in intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Familiarity with medical office procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to use practices, tools, and techniques for communicating with customers.
• Knowledge of common healthcare equipment and devices, and the ability to use them in patient care.
• Knowledge of health information relevance and appropriate documentation methods, including recording medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and medical results in written or electronic form.
• Ability to read and interpret patient charts, including medication sheets, diets, history and physicals, and test information, and apply that knowledge appropriately to patient care.
• Knowledge and ability to provide clinical skills necessary for patient care, such as history taking, therapeutic planning, and monitoring.
• Knowledge of factors contributing to quality patient care and ability to positively influence those factors.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential from the American Association of Medical Assistants within 180 days.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds; frequent sitting and standing; frequent keyboard use. Patient care providers may need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR.

Responsibilities

• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson’s values.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and ensure proper identification.
• Perform and document vital signs, clinical care quality measures, and medical history information.
• Maintain proficiency in the use of information technology systems and follow their documentation requirements within the established scope of practice.
• Assist physicians with examinations and diagnostic procedures; perform EKGs, venipuncture, and injections in the office as appropriate.
• Adhere to HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
• Order clinical supplies to maintain inventory and support smooth office operations.
• Support patient flow and patient satisfaction.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED