Medical Assistant (40 hrs)(Temple-Chestnut Hill - Flourtown)

Temple Health • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant administers and performs triage and direct care to assigned patients under the direction and supervision of the RN/Nurse Manager. Duties include measuring height, weight, and vital signs; updating medical records; and assisting clinicians with examinations as requested. The Medical Assistant helps ensure an efficient flow of patients through the office by providing basic patient care and performs routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the office running smoothly. The role also provides secretarial support and assists front-desk operations with general clerical tasks, including checking patients in and out, filing, copying, answering phones, and related duties requested by the Practice Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• General experience; relevant experience required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Clinical Medical Assistant certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform triage and direct care for assigned patients under the direction and supervision of the RN/Nurse Manager.
• Measure patients’ height, weight, and vital signs.
• Update medical records.
• Assist clinicians with examinations as requested.
• Provide basic patient care and help maintain an efficient flow of patients through the office.
• Perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to support office operations.
• Provide secretarial support and assist front-desk operations.
• Check patients in and out, file, copy, answer phones, and perform related duties requested by the Practice Manager.

What This Job Offers

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