Certified Medical Assistant - Ambulatory

Tower Health; Chinatown (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system is looking for a per diem Certified Medical Assistant to provide triage and direct patient care. The role involves administrative support, assisting with clinical tasks, and ensuring the efficient flow of patients. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• Experience required.
• BLS Certification and Medical Assistant Certification from recognized organizations.

Responsibilities

• Administers and performs triage and direct care to patients under supervision.
• Assists clinicians with exams and performs clerical tasks.
• Ensures smooth flow of patients through the office.

Skills

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

General Clerical Skills

Education

High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Job Summary

The per diem Certified Medical Assistant administers and performs triage and direct care to assigned patients under the direction and supervision of the RN/Nurse Manager. This includes functions such as height/weight and vital signs, updating medical records, as well as assisting the clinicians with exams as requested. Also ensures a smooth flow of patients through the office by providing efficient basic care to patients. The Medical Assistant performs routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the office running smoothly. The Medical Assistant also performs secretarial support for the office, assist the front desk operations in performing general clerical tasks, such as checking patients in and out, filing, copying, answering the phone, and related duties as requested by the Practice Manager.

Schedule: Must be able to work at least 8 hours per week. Training is full time, 40 hours per week, 8:30a - 5p for approx 6 - 8 weeks during business hours. The scheduled start and end times require flexibility to meet the needs of the practice.

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program

Experience

• Experience required

Certification and Licensure

• BLS Certification
• Current Medical Assistant Certification awarded through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), National Association of Healthcare Professionals (NAHP) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA). Medical Assistant Certification other than those listed requires THMG Leadership Approval.

Required Skills

• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• General Clerical Skills

Overview

About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.

St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.

In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.

About the Organization

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Virtual Tour