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 such as 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 area as needed. The position is based at 501 North 22nd Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is scheduled for a workday day shift. Jefferson describes itself as a regional health and higher-education organization dedicated to clinical care, education, research, and community health. The position description may be revised to meet organizational needs, and other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
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 6 months of hire.
- Obtain BLS certification through the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire; BLS through the American Red Cross may be acceptable 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 administering intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
- For internal Einstein applicants only, Medical Assistant certification is not required for a current Einstein employee in a current Medical Assistant role hired before 7/1/2024 who is transferring within Einstein entities.
- Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds; frequent sitting, standing, and keyboard use; patient-care providers may need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR.
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 insurance
- 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
