Medical Assistant Float - Abington, Bucks County, Montgomery County, Philadelphia, PA
About The Position
The Medical Assistant assists physicians in assessing, examining, and treating patients. The role supports patient flow and performs clinical and diagnostic procedures, including vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, and injections. The Medical Assistant also serves as a liaison to physicians to support patient satisfaction and maintains and orders supplies as needed. The position involves escorting patients to exam rooms, confirming patient identification, and documenting vital signs, clinical care quality measures, and medical history. The Medical Assistant uses information technology systems within the established scope of practice, assists physicians with examinations and diagnostic procedures, follows HIPAA privacy and security requirements, and orders clinical supplies to support office operations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Obtain Medical Assistant certification within six months of hire.
- Obtain BLS certification through the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire; BLS through the American Red Cross may be acceptable at some Pennsylvania practice locations.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Familiarity with medical office procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a physician's office or another healthcare setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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 to the role and scope of practice.
- Follow 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.
- Medical, prescription, supplemental, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Retirement plans.
- Voluntary benefits with 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
