Medical Assistant - Health Services
About The Position
Temple University's Student Health Services Department is hiring a Medical Assistant to support physicians, nurse practitioners, and nurses in a primary care outpatient student health practice that provides general medicine and gynecology care. The role primarily involves receiving patients courteously and efficiently and performing medically related support tasks, including CLIA-waived laboratory testing and administering specified medications by injection within the scope of practice. The position is full-time and on-site. Care is primarily provided at Main Campus Student Health Services, though the Medical Assistant may be assigned to either of the two campus sites: the Health Science Center or Main Campus. A background check is required before commencement of service.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- Completion of a Certified Medical Assistant Program.
- Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Customer-service orientation and the ability to interact professionally and tactfully under stress.
- Proficiency with applications such as Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Two to three years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Escort patients to exam rooms; obtain and record vital signs, height, weight, temperature, and chief complaint; and prepare patients for examination according to provider needs.
- Document patient care in the electronic medical record.
- Use a computerized medical information system to schedule appointments and enter patient demographics, visit, diagnosis, procedure, immunization, and charge information.
- Provide health education to student patients and promote health education and illness-prevention initiatives throughout the University.
- Control patient flow in and out of exam rooms.
- Assist with examinations when requested by a provider or patient.
- Prepare laboratory specimens and lab slips, and obtain dipstick urinalysis as requested by a physician.
- Perform CLIA-waived laboratory tests, such as urine pregnancy tests and dipstick analysis, as requested by a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Provide routine injections as ordered by a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Stock patient examination rooms and maintain them in good order.
- Assist with vision and hearing screenings when needed.
- Obtain oral or axillary temperatures as directed.
- Answer telephones and record and relay accurate information.
- Assist with referral completion when needed.
- Assist providers and nurses with general care as requested.
- Participate in staff meetings, quality improvement projects, and committees as appropriate.
- Assist in coordinating outreach with other departments for specific medical issues, such as immunization programs.
- Participate in maintaining an appropriate formulary by recommending medical and surgical supplies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off.
- Tuition remission for eligible employees and their dependents.
- Generous retirement plan.
- Employee referral program: current employees can earn up to $500, subject to conditions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
