Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine - Abington Hospital, PA

Jefferson Health Plans•Abington, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists physicians in assessing, examining, and treating patients. The role supports patient flow, performs and documents clinical procedures and patient information, and serves as a liaison between patients and physicians to promote patient satisfaction. The Medical Assistant also maintains and orders clinical supplies to support office operations. This position is based at Abington Hospital in Abington, Pennsylvania, and works a day shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Familiarity with medical office procedures.
Knowledge of and ability to use practices, tools, and techniques for customer communication.
Knowledge of common healthcare equipment and devices, and ability to use them in patient care.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate documentation methods, including recording medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results in written or electronic form.
Ability to read and interpret patient charts, including medication sheets, diets, histories and physicals, and test information, and apply that knowledge to patient care.
Knowledge of and ability to provide clinical skills necessary for patient care, such as history taking, therapeutic planning, and monitoring.
Knowledge of factors that contribute to quality patient care and ability to positively influence them.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants within 180 days.
For New Jersey only: Graduate of an accredited post-secondary medical assisting education program that includes at least 330 hours of instruction and training in administering intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.

Responsibilities

Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson's values.
Escort patients to exam rooms and confirm proper patient identification.
Perform and document vital signs, clinical care quality measures, and medical history information.
Use information technology systems within the established scope of practice and follow their documentation requirements.
Assist physicians with examinations and diagnostic procedures; perform EKGs, venipuncture, and injections in the office as appropriate.
Follow HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Order clinical supplies and maintain inventory to support 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 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
Access to medical insurance, including prescription coverage, for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time