Medical Assisant

Thomas Jefferson University•Bucks County, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists physicians as they assess, examine, and treat patients. The role supports patient flow and performs or assists with diagnostic procedures, including EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and vital-sign measurements. The Medical Assistant serves as a liaison to physicians to support patient satisfaction and maintains and orders clinical supplies as needed. This position is based at Aria Health Orthopaedics, 380 North Oxford Valley Road, Langhorne, Pennsylvania. The work shift is Workday Day. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and, for New Jersey only, graduation from an accredited post-secondary medical assisting 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For New Jersey only: graduate of an accredited post-secondary medical assisting education program with at least 330 hours of instruction, including 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 results in written or electronic formats.
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 of 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 the ability to positively influence them.
CMA certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants within 180 days.
Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds; frequent sitting, standing, and keyboard use; patient-care activities may include kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

Responsibilities

Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson’s values.
Escort patients to exam rooms and ensure proper patient identification.
Perform and document vital signs, clinical care quality measures, and medical history information.
Maintain proficiency in information technology systems and meet applicable 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.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
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