Medical Assistant- Internal Medicine
About The Position
The Medical Assistant assists physicians as they assess, examine, and treat patients. The role supports patient flow and performs diagnostic procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and vital-sign collection. The Medical Assistant serves as a liaison to physicians to support patient satisfaction and maintains and orders supplies as needed. The position requires interactions with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson’s values. The Medical Assistant escorts patients to exam rooms, verifies their identification, documents vital signs, clinical care quality measures, and medical histories, and uses information technology systems according to established scope-of-practice and documentation requirements. The role also supports physician examinations and diagnostic procedures, follows HIPAA privacy and security requirements, and orders clinical supplies to maintain inventory and smooth 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.
- For New Jersey positions, graduate from an accredited post-secondary medical assisting education program with at least 330 hours of instruction, including 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 office or other 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 in the use of information technology systems and their documentation requirements within the established scope of practice.
- Assist physicians with examinations and diagnostic procedures, including EKGs, venipuncture, and injections, using appropriate skills to provide quality patient care.
- Adhere to HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
- Order clinical supplies to maintain inventory and facilitate smooth office operations.
- Support patient flow and act as a liaison to physicians to help ensure patient satisfaction.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits, including 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
- Access to medical insurance, including prescription coverage, for 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
