Medical Assistant- Family Medicine
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 vital-sign measurement. The Medical Assistant acts as a liaison to physicians to help ensure patient satisfaction and maintains and orders supplies as needed. The position includes escorting patients to exam rooms, verifying patient identification, documenting vital signs, clinical care quality measures, and medical history, and using information technology 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 smooth office operations.
Requirements
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Familiarity with medical office procedures.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Medical Assistant certification must be obtained within 6 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.
- For New Jersey positions, graduate 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 office or other healthcare setting.
- For internal Einstein applicants, Medical Assistant certification is not required if currently employed by Einstein in a Medical Assistant role with a hire date before 07-01-2024.
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 information technology systems and their documentation requirements within the established scope of practice.
- Assist physicians with examinations and diagnostic procedures; may perform EKGs, venipuncture, and injections in the office.
- Adhere to HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
- Order clinical supplies to maintain inventory and facilitate smooth office operations.
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, 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 access for 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
