Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine - Philadelphia, PA

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

1d•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 such as EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and vital-sign measurement. The Medical Assistant acts as a liaison to physicians to support patient satisfaction and maintains and orders supplies to support office operations. The position is based at 5000 Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is designated as a Workday Day shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
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 ability to use them in patient care.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate documentation methods; ability to record medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results in written or electronic form.
Ability to read and interpret patient charts, including medication sheets, diets, history and physicals, and tests, and apply that information 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 ability to influence them positively.
CMA certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants within 180 days.
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.

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.
Remain proficient in information technology systems and 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.

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 with 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