Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine/Primary Care - Philadelphia, PA

Thomas Jefferson University • Northeast Philadelphia, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists physicians in assessing, examining, and treating patients. The role supports patient flow and performs or assists with clinical procedures, including vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, and injections, within the established scope of practice. The Medical Assistant also serves as a liaison to physicians to support patient satisfaction and maintains clinical supply inventory.

The position is based at Aria Health Physician Services, 9501 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The work shift is listed as Workday Day. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Medical Assistant certification must be obtained within six months of hire, and American Heart Association BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire; American Red Cross BLS may be acceptable at some Pennsylvania practice locations. Physician-office or other healthcare-setting experience is preferred.

For New Jersey positions, applicants must graduate from an accredited post-secondary medical assisting program with at least 330 hours of instruction, including training in intramuscular and subcutaneous injections. A stated exception applies to current Einstein employees in a Medical Assistant role hired before July 1, 2024, who transfer within Einstein entities.

The position requires lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, frequent sitting and standing, and frequent keyboard use. Depending on role-specific activities, patient-care providers may also need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR. Jefferson offers benefits to full-time and part-time colleagues; the posting does not separately specify this position’s employment status.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant certification obtained within six months of hire.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association obtained within 90 days of hire; American Red Cross BLS may be accepted at some Pennsylvania practice locations.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Familiarity with medical office procedures.
• For New Jersey positions: graduation from an accredited post-secondary medical assisting program with at least 330 hours of instruction, including training in administering intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
• For the stated Einstein internal-transfer exception: current Einstein employee in a current Medical Assistant role with a hire date before July 1, 2024, transferring within Einstein entities is not required to obtain Medical Assistant certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a physician’s office or another healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and ensure proper identification.
• Record and document vital signs, clinical care quality measures, and medical history information.
• Maintain proficiency in the information technology systems used for the role, including their documentation requirements and use within the established scope of practice.
• Assist physicians with examinations and diagnostic procedures; perform EKGs, venipuncture, and injections in the office as applicable.
• Follow HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
• Order clinical supplies and maintain inventory to support smooth office operations.
• Support patient flow and act as a liaison to physicians to help ensure patient satisfaction.
• Interact with coworkers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson’s values.

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 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 access for colleagues, including those working less than part-time, per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps.

What This Job Offers

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