Medical Assistant
About The Position
The Medical Assistant assists physicians in assessing, examining, and treating patients. The role supports patient flow, performs and documents vital signs, clinical care quality measures, and medical history, and may perform diagnostic procedures such as EKGs, venipuncture, and injections within the established scope of practice. The Medical Assistant escorts patients to exam rooms, verifies patient identification, and serves as a liaison to physicians to support patient satisfaction. The position also involves using healthcare information systems, following HIPAA privacy and security requirements, and ordering and maintaining clinical supplies to support office operations. The position is based at Abington Memorial Hospital’s primary location in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, and works a day shift. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. 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 accepted at some Pennsylvania practice locations. Experience in a physician’s office or another healthcare setting is preferred. New Jersey applicants must meet the stated accredited-program education and injection-training requirements. A limited certification exception applies to qualifying internal Einstein applicants.
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 acceptable at some Pennsylvania practice locations.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Familiarity with medical office procedures.
- For New Jersey applicants: graduation from an accredited post-secondary medical assisting education program with at least 330 hours of instruction, including training in 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 other healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson’s values.
- Escort patients to exam rooms and ensure proper patient identification.
- Perform 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 as applicable and within scope of practice.
- Adhere to 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.
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 coverage.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
