Medical Assistant - Cardiology - Smylie Times, Northeast Philly

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists physicians in assessing, examining, and treating patients. The role supports patient flow and carries out clinical tasks and diagnostic procedures such as obtaining vital signs, performing EKGs and venipuncture, and administering injections within the established scope of practice. The Medical Assistant helps ensure patient satisfaction by serving as a liaison to physicians, maintaining clinical supplies, and supporting smooth office operations.

The position is based at 2607 Rhawn Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is assigned to Jefferson University Physicians. The schedule is a Workday Day shift. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent; Medical Assistant certification must be obtained within six months of hire, and BLS certification through the American Heart Association must be obtained within 90 days of hire. Experience in a physician’s office or another healthcare setting is preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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; BLS through the American Red Cross 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 only: graduation 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 July 1, 2024, when transferring within Einstein entities.

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 patient identification.
• Obtain and document vital signs, clinical care quality measures, and medical history information.
• Remain proficient in the use of 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 to the role and scope of practice.
• Adhere to HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
• Order clinical supplies and maintain inventory to support smooth office operations.
• Assist with patient flow and help support patient satisfaction.

Benefits

• Top-tier health insurance.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Generous time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition assistance.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED