Medical Assistant - JUP MSK Radiology- Navy Yard, South Philly

Thomas Jefferson University • South Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists physicians as they assess, examine and treat patients. Responsibilities include patient flow management and various diagnostic procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, injections and vitals. Acts as liaison to physicians to ensure patient satisfaction. Maintains and orders supplies for their area as needed.   Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson   Escorts patients to exam rooms and ensures proper identification.   Performs and documents vital signs, clinical care quality measures and medical history information.   Remains proficient and knowledgeable regarding the use and documentation requirements within information technology systems within established scope of practice.   Assists physicians with examinations, various diagnostic procedures, and may perform EKG and venipuncture/injections in the office, using appropriate skills to provide quality care to the patients.   Adheres to HIPAA privacy and security requirements.   Orders clinical supplies to maintain inventory and to facilitate smooth operations of the office. This position will include: Clinical Support in room is responsible for the following: patient escort to the room, room setup/breakdown, and assisting with patient positioning during procedures Set up and break down sterile procedure trays and equipment; ensure proper sterilization. Retrieve medications requested by Radiologist that is required for MSK procedures. Assisting the physician in the procedure eg holding up medication bottles to draw up local anesthetic etc Obtaining procedural consent Provide hemostasis, wound care, and patient bandage or steri strips post-procedure as needed. Assist with ultrasound image acquisition during procedures. Provide clear post-procedure discharge instructions to patients. Linen and supply Restock Hours for this role will be : Monday – 930-6pm Tuesday – 1030-6pm Wednesday – 930 -6pm Thursday – 930 -6pm Friday – 930 -6pm

Requirements

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Familiarity with medical office procedures
• HS Diploma or equivalent required
• 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. BLS through the America Red Cross may be acceptable at some Pennsylvania practice locations
• For NJ Only : Graduate of an accredited post-secondary medical assisting education program which includes, at a minimum, 330 hours of instruction and encompasses training in the administration of intramuscular and subcutaneous injections
• For internal Einstein applicants only : Medical Assistant certification is not required if a current Einstein employee in a current Medical Assistant role with a hire date prior to 7/1/2024 when transferring within Einstein entities

Nice To Haves

• Experience in physician office or other healthcare setting preferred

Responsibilities

• patient flow management
• diagnostic procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, injections and vitals
• Acts as liaison to physicians to ensure patient satisfaction
• Maintains and orders supplies
• Escorts patients to exam rooms and ensures proper identification
• Performs and documents vital signs, clinical care quality measures and medical history information
• Assists physicians with examinations, various diagnostic procedures, and may perform EKG and venipuncture/injections in the office
• Adheres to HIPAA privacy and security requirements
• Orders clinical supplies to maintain inventory
• patient escort to the room, room setup/breakdown, and assisting with patient positioning during procedures
• Set up and break down sterile procedure trays and equipment; ensure proper sterilization
• Retrieve medications requested by Radiologist that is required for MSK procedures
• Assisting the physician in the procedure eg holding up medication bottles to draw up local anesthetic etc
• Obtaining procedural consent
• Provide hemostasis, wound care, and patient bandage or steri strips post-procedure as needed
• Assist with ultrasound image acquisition during procedures
• Provide clear post-procedure discharge instructions to patients
• Linen and supply Restock

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees