Medical Assistant
About The Position
The Medical Assistant assists physicians in assessing, examining, and treating patients. The role supports patient flow and performs or assists with clinical procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and vital signs. The Medical Assistant also serves as a liaison to physicians to support patient satisfaction and maintains clinical supplies for the office. The position involves escorting patients to exam rooms, confirming patient identification, documenting vital signs, quality measures, and medical histories, and using information technology systems within the established scope of practice. The Medical Assistant follows HIPAA privacy and security requirements and orders supplies to support smooth office operations. This position is based at Abington Memorial Hospital’s primary location in Feasterville, Pennsylvania. The stated work shift is Workday Day. Jefferson is a regional health care and higher education organization with more than 65,000 people, including Jefferson Health, which operates 32 hospital campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations.
Requirements
- High school 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; 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 positions only: Graduate of an accredited post-secondary medical assisting education program that includes at least 330 hours of instruction and training in administering intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
- 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 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 and knowledgeable 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 applicable.
- Follow HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
- Order clinical supplies and maintain inventory to facilitate smooth office operations.
- Support patient flow and act as a liaison to physicians to help ensure patient satisfaction.
Benefits
- Top-tier health insurance.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Employee discounts on products and services.
- Generous time off.
- Tuition reimbursement and tuition assistance.
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage; supplemental insurance; dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; and 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.
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
