Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine - Abington Hospital, PA

Thomas Jefferson University•Montgomery County, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists physicians as they assess, examine, and treat patients. The position 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, maintains and orders clinical supplies, and contributes to smooth office operations. The role is based at Abington Hospital in Abington, Pennsylvania, and is a regular employee position on the 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 relevant health information and appropriate documentation methods, including recording medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and medical results in written or electronic formats.
Ability to read and interpret patient charts, including medication sheets, diets, histories 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 those factors positively.
For New Jersey only: Graduate of an accredited post-secondary medical assisting education program with at least 330 hours of instruction, including training in administering intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential from the American Association of Medical Assistants required within 180 days.

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.
Maintain proficiency with 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 facilitate 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
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
Access to medical insurance, including prescription coverage, for all colleagues, including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps