Certified Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Admin Support

Temple University Health System, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Lung Center is seeking a Medical Assistant for a 40-hour week to support physicians and clinical staff. Responsibilities include greeting patients, registering and collecting demographics, and assisting with procedures to keep patient flow running smoothly.

The role requires Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant credentials and BLS certification. Experience in reception, clerical tasks, and EMR updates is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Experience assisting in clinical and reception duties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients and collect demographic information.
• Provide administrative and clerical support to physicians and staff.
• Assist with patient procedures and ensure smooth patient flow.
• Update and document electronic medical records.
• Schedule appointments and handle patient payments per cash handling policies.

Skills

Patient intake

Medical reception

EMR updates

Cash handling

Clinical assistance

Education

Non-degree program graduate from a medical assistant program

Combination of relevant education and experience in lieu of attending a medical assistant program

Job description

Temple Lung Center is seeking a Medical Assistant for a 40-hour week to support physicians and clinical staff. Responsibilities include greeting patients, registering and collecting demographics, and assisting with procedures to keep patient flow running smoothly.

The role requires Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant credentials and BLS certification. Experience in reception, clerical tasks, and EMR updates is preferred.