Medical Assistant - Medical Oncology - Willow Grove, PA

Thomas Jefferson University • Montgomery County, PA

8d • Onsite

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 assists with examinations and 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 role also maintains and orders clinical supplies, uses information technology systems in accordance with documentation requirements, and follows HIPAA privacy and security requirements. The position is based at 3941 Commerce Avenue in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, and is a regular employee position with a daytime work shift.

Requirements

• 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.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Familiarity with medical office procedures.
• For New Jersey locations only: graduate of 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’s office or another healthcare setting is preferred.

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 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 in the office as appropriate.
• Adhere to HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
• Order clinical supplies and maintain inventory to facilitate smooth office operations.

Benefits

• Top-tier health insurance.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Generous time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition assistance.
• Medical, including prescription, supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and voluntary benefits.
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service.
• Access to medical, including prescription, insurance for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time.

What This Job Offers

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