Medical Assistant- Urgent Care -Walnut
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 EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and vital signs. The Medical Assistant serves as a liaison to physicians to help ensure patient satisfaction and maintains and orders supplies for the work area. The position requires consistent, respectful interactions with co-workers, visitors, and other staff in keeping with Jefferson’s values. The Medical Assistant escorts patients to exam rooms, verifies patient identification, documents vital signs, clinical care quality measures, and medical history, and uses information technology systems within the established scope of practice. The role also follows HIPAA privacy and security requirements and orders clinical supplies to support inventory and smooth office operations.
Requirements
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Familiarity with medical office procedures.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Medical Assistant certification must be obtained within six months of hire.
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association must be obtained within 90 days of hire; BLS through the American Red Cross may be acceptable at some Pennsylvania practice locations.
- For New Jersey positions, graduation from an accredited post-secondary medical assisting education program with at least 330 hours of instruction, including training in administering intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a physician 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.
- Use and document information in information technology systems while maintaining proficiency and working 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 facilitate smooth office operations.
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson’s values.
- Support patient flow and help ensure patient satisfaction.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
