Medical Assistant - Medical Oncology - Willow Grove, PA

Jefferson Health Plans • Asplundh Cancer Pavilion, PA

9d • 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 and clinical information, and may conduct diagnostic procedures such as EKGs, venipuncture, and injections within the established scope of practice. The Medical Assistant helps ensure patient satisfaction, maintains clinical supplies, and follows privacy and security requirements. This position is based at 3941 Commerce Avenue in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, and works a day shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain Medical Assistant certification within six months of hire.
• Obtain American Heart Association BLS certification 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 internal Einstein applicants only: Medical Assistant certification is not required for a current Einstein employee in a current Medical Assistant role hired before July 1, 2024, when transferring within Einstein entities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a physician's office or other healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and ensure proper patient identification.
• Perform and document vital signs, clinical care quality measures, and medical history information.
• Maintain proficiency in information technology systems and comply with 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 training and scope of practice.
• Adhere to HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
• Order clinical supplies and maintain inventory to support smooth office operations.
• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson's values.
• 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 and assistance.
• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage.
• Supplemental insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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