Medical Assistant - Newtown Primary Care
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. This role involves interacting with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. The Medical Assistant will escort patients to exam rooms, ensure proper identification, and perform and document vital signs, clinical care quality measures, and medical history information. They must remain proficient and knowledgeable regarding the use and documentation requirements within information technology systems within their established scope of practice. The Medical Assistant will assist physicians with examinations and various diagnostic procedures, potentially performing EKG and venipuncture/injections in the office, using appropriate skills to provide quality care to patients. Adherence to HIPAA privacy and security requirements is essential. The role also includes ordering clinical supplies to maintain inventory and facilitate smooth operations of the office.
Requirements
- 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
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Familiarity with medical office procedures
Nice To Haves
- Experience in physician office or other healthcare setting preferred
- BLS through the America Red Cross may be acceptable at some Pennsylvania practice locations
- 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
- 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
Responsibilities
- Patient flow management
- Perform diagnostic procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, injections and vitals
- Act as liaison to physicians to ensure patient satisfaction
- Maintain and order supplies for their area
- Escort patients to exam rooms and ensure proper identification
- Perform and document vital signs, clinical care quality measures and medical history information
- Remain proficient and knowledgeable regarding the use and documentation requirements within information technology systems within established scope of practice
- Assist 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
- Adhere to HIPAA privacy and security requirements
- Order clinical supplies to maintain inventory and to facilitate smooth operations of the office
Benefits
- Top-Tier health insurance
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Employee discounts on products and services
- Generous time off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- medical (including prescription)
- supplemental insurance
- dental
- vision
- life and AD&D insurance
- short- and long-term disability
- flexible spending accounts
- retirement plans
- tuition assistance
- voluntary benefits
- 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
