Certified Medical Assistant

Drexel University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Drexel University is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient flow and perform clinical and clerical duties within the practice. Responsibilities include administering medications, managing patient records, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Candidates should possess a medical assistant certification, BLS certification, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic health center environment aimed at delivering quality healthcare to students.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Medical Assistant certification and BLS certification needed.
• Competent in electronic medical records and vital sign equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow and perform vital sign assessments.
• Administer medications and vaccines, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Maintain compliance with patient privacy regulations and manage front desk tasks.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Judgment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification of Medical Assistant

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Vital Sign Equipment

EKG

Resuscitative Equipment

Job description

The Certified Medical Assistant will function as a comprehensive staff member in the practice and perform all clinical and clerical functions relating to that practice, including but not limited to coordinating the flow of patient visits, vital signs, blood draws, diagnostic testing, patient interview, review of medical records, assisting physicians, administration of medications/vaccines, dressings and other therapies, telephone/website portal management, supply management, basic equipment maintenance, patient insurance, referral and charging management.

Student Health Center hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8am-5pm, and Tuesday and Thursday 10am-7pm.

Essential Functions

• Room the patient and able to anticipate timing of the physician to leave no gaps in flow of the session.
• Comprehensive assessment of the patient is done and documented, as per practice protocol.
• All essential elements of patient history and assessment are interviewed and documented accurately.
• Anticipates procedures that are required by appointment type and patient interview. Prepares patient appropriately.
• Ensure vital signs, height and weight are accurately and efficiently accomplished and documented.
• Handwashing and sanitizer at appropriate intervals and occasions.
• Demonstrates appropriate disposal of dirty and contaminated items.
• Utilizes appropriate technique for medication and vaccine administration (proper documentation and patient charging).
• Demonstrates proficiency and accuracy for point of care testing.
• Competent at calibration of instruments and quality measurements. Records results accurately and completes appropriate charge.
• Accurate and complete implementation of tests.
• Appropriate communication of results to physician.
• Accurate charging for test/treatment.
• Accurate and complete implementation of tests.
• Demonstrates the ability to accurately document assessments, results, interview responses, insurance information, appointments, etc. into the EMR.
• Proper collection, labeling and allocation of specimens (right order, right patient, right lab, correct type of specimen).
• Scanning is done timely and accurately according to appropriate folders in EMR.
• 100% Compliance with Patient Privacy Regulations; keeps all patient information confidential and protected.
• Performs front desk coverage as need.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
• Current certification of Medical Assistant (must be able to provide proof of certification).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Competent in the utilization of electronic medical records, vital sign equipment, EKG, resuscitative equipment (including AED and oxygen), Blood draws, vaccination and medicine administration, PPD testing.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment related to patient illness/condition.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant in a clinic setting.

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

About the company

Drexel offers a variety of educational and employment opportunities to students through study and internship programs in Europe, Asia and Latin America, and the co-operative education ("co-op") program. The only mandatory co-op in Pennsylvania and one ...

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