Medical Assistant - OBGYN - Jenkintown, PA
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 vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, and injections. The Medical Assistant serves as a liaison to physicians to support patient satisfaction and maintains and orders supplies for the assigned area. The position is based at Jefferson’s Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and works a day shift. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Medical Assistant certification must be obtained within six months of hire, and American Heart Association BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire. Experience in a physician’s office or another healthcare setting is preferred.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Obtain Medical Assistant certification within six months of hire.
- Obtain BLS certification through the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire; American Red Cross BLS may be accepted at some Pennsylvania practice locations.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Familiarity with medical office procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a physician’s office or other healthcare setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistently 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 using information technology systems and meet 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 to skills and scope of practice.
- Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
- Order clinical supplies to maintain inventory and support smooth office operations.
- Support patient flow and patient satisfaction.
Benefits
- Top-tier health insurance
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Employee discounts on products and services
- Generous time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 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 and discounts at Thomas Jefferson University, subject to service eligibility requirements
- Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
