Medical Assistant - Orthopedics
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, including vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, and injections. The Medical Assistant serves as a liaison to physicians to help ensure patient satisfaction and maintains and orders supplies for the assigned area. The position includes escorting patients to exam rooms, verifying patient identification, documenting vital signs, clinical care quality measures, and medical history, and using clinical information systems within the established scope of practice. The Medical Assistant assists physicians with examinations and diagnostic procedures, follows HIPAA privacy and security requirements, and orders clinical supplies to maintain inventory and support office operations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Medical Assistant certification must be obtained within six months of hire.
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association must be obtained within 90 days of hire; American Red Cross BLS may be acceptable at some Pennsylvania practice locations.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Familiarity with medical office procedures.
- For New Jersey positions: graduation from an accredited post-secondary medical assisting education program with at least 330 hours of instruction, including training in intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a physician's office or another healthcare setting.
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.
- Use and document information in clinical technology systems in accordance with established requirements and scope of practice.
- Assist physicians with examinations and diagnostic procedures, including EKGs, venipuncture, and injections as applicable.
- Adhere to HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
- Order clinical supplies and maintain inventory to facilitate smooth office operations.
- Support patient flow and help ensure patient satisfaction.
Benefits
- Top-tier health insurance.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Employee discounts on products and services.
- Generous time off.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Medical and prescription insurance.
- Supplemental insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Retirement plans.
- Tuition assistance and tuition 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
