Medical Assistant- OBGYN- Center City
About The Position
The Medical Assistant assists physicians in assessing, examining, and treating patients. The role supports patient flow and performs clinical procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and vital-sign measurement. The Medical Assistant serves as a liaison to physicians to support patient satisfaction and maintains and orders supplies as needed. The position escorts patients to exam rooms, confirms patient identification, documents vital signs, clinical care quality measures, and medical history, and uses information technology systems within the established scope of practice. It also assists physicians with examinations and diagnostic procedures, follows HIPAA privacy and security requirements, and orders clinical supplies to support office operations.
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.
- Obtain BLS certification through the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire; BLS through the American Red Cross may be accepted at some Pennsylvania practice locations.
- For New Jersey positions, graduate from an accredited post-secondary medical assisting education program that includes at least 330 hours of instruction and training in intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
- For internal Einstein applicants only: Medical Assistant certification is not required for a current Einstein employee in a Medical Assistant role with a hire date before July 1, 2024.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a physician’s office or another healthcare setting is preferred.
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.
- Remain proficient in the use of information technology systems and follow 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.
- Support patient flow and act as a liaison to physicians to help ensure patient satisfaction.
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 with 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, per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
