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 diagnostic procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and vital-sign measurements. The Medical Assistant serves as a liaison to physicians to support patient satisfaction and maintains and orders supplies as needed. The position includes escorting patients to exam rooms, verifying identification, documenting vital signs, clinical care 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 helps maintain clinical supply inventory for smooth office operations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 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; 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.
- For New Jersey only: Graduation from 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 7/1/2024 when transferring within Einstein entities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a physician office or other healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistently 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 in the use of information technology systems and their documentation requirements within the established scope of practice.
- Assist physicians with examinations and diagnostic procedures, and perform EKGs, venipuncture, or injections in the office as appropriate.
- Adhere to HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
- Order clinical supplies to maintain inventory and facilitate smooth office operations.
Benefits
- Top-tier health insurance.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Employee discounts on products and services.
- Generous time off.
- Tuition reimbursement and tuition 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
