Medical Assistant- Primary Care-Rodin Square
About The Position
The Medical Assistant assists physicians in assessing, examining, and treating patients. The role supports patient flow and performs diagnostic procedures, including EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and taking vital signs. The Medical Assistant serves as a liaison to physicians to support patient satisfaction and maintains and orders supplies for their work area as needed. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. 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. American Red Cross BLS may be acceptable at some Pennsylvania practice locations. For New Jersey locations, applicants must be graduates of an accredited post-secondary medical assisting education program with at least 330 hours of instruction, including training in intramuscular and subcutaneous injections. The certification requirement does not apply to eligible current Einstein Medical Assistants hired before July 1, 2024, who transfer within Einstein entities. The position is a regular employee role with a day work shift at the stated Philadelphia, Pennsylvania location. Physical demands include lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, frequent sitting and standing, frequent keyboard use, and, as relevant to patient care, kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.
Requirements
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Familiarity with medical office procedures.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Obtain Medical Assistant certification within six months of hire, subject to the stated exception for eligible current Einstein Medical Assistants.
- Obtain BLS certification through the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire; American Red Cross BLS may be acceptable at some Pennsylvania practice locations.
- For New Jersey locations, graduate from an accredited post-secondary medical assisting education program that includes at least 330 hours of instruction and training in administering intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a physician office or other healthcare setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist physicians as they assess, examine, and treat patients.
- Manage patient flow.
- Perform diagnostic procedures, including EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and taking vital signs.
- Act as a liaison to physicians to support patient satisfaction.
- Maintain and order supplies for the assigned area as needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- 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
