Medical Assistant - OBGYN - Jenkintown, PA

Thomas Jefferson University • Olney, PA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists physicians in assessing, examining, and treating patients. The role supports patient flow and performs clinical and diagnostic tasks, including taking vital signs, phlebotomy, injections, and EKGs. The Medical Assistant also serves as a liaison to physicians to support patient satisfaction and maintains and orders clinical supplies as needed.

The position involves escorting patients to exam rooms, confirming patient identification, documenting vital signs, clinical care quality measures, and medical history, and using information technology systems in accordance with documentation requirements and the established scope of practice. The Medical Assistant assists with examinations and diagnostic procedures, follows HIPAA privacy and security requirements, and helps maintain office supply inventory and smooth operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain Medical Assistant certification within 6 months of hire.
• Obtain BLS certification through the American Heart Association 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 office or other healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and ensure proper identification.
• Document vital signs, clinical care quality measures, and medical history information.
• Use and document information technology systems within 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 patient satisfaction.

Benefits

• Top-tier health insurance.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Generous time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Medical and prescription insurance, supplemental insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and voluntary benefits with 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.

What This Job Offers

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